NHTSA Recall 07V450000: Fuel injection system (fuel system)
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,516 vehicles. It affects 2007 Ducati 1098.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V450000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 25, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to drop and stall the engine when the temperature of the cooling system exceeded 180f.
Safety risk
If the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ECU mapping using a dedicated diagnostic system instrument (dds) free of charge. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 201-264-8327.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V450000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati 1098 | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.