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2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Structure

    NHTSA 09V370000 Reported 386 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    Ducati is recalling certain model year 2008 desmosedici rr motorcycles. Due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.

    Remedy: Ducati will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 19, 2009. Owners may contact ducati toll-free at 1-800-231-6696.

  2. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 09V160000 Reported 396 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    Ducati is recalling 396 my 2008 desmosedici rr motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be routed incorrectly which could possibly result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.

    Remedy: Dealers will check, reposition and fasten the main wiring harness to the frame free of charge. The safety recall began on june 1, 2009. To locate your nearest authorized ducati dealer, you may go to www.ducatiusa.com…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR

How do I know if my 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V160000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ducati models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.