How many recalls does the 1998 Ducati 748 have?

The 1998 Ducati 748 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Ducati 748 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Ducati 748?

Of 6 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Ducati 748 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Ducati 748 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 793 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 99V048000 1999-03-11 793 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Problem: the chrome hardfacing on the rocker arms flake due to substandard processing on the ducati superbike series of motorcycles. Thousands and thousands of ducati owners have complained about the problem but ducati north america has failed repeatedly to initiate a fix. Dt”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2002-04-15

“The engine case bolt hole has broken. This is where the motor is held in the frame of the motorcycle. This is a major part that keeps the bike together. The bolt itself is not broken but it is expose. If it continueds to crack, it could cause an accident. I would like it fixed by ducati.*ak”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2001-07-04

“Rocker arm is flaking/ vavles do not open, and motorcycle runs lean. Also, valves burned and pistons cracked. Contacted dealer. *ak”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2001-02-21

“Rocker arm is flaking/ vavles do not open, and motorcycle runs lean. Also, valves burned and pistons cracked. Contacted dealer. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2001-02-21

“Rocker arms inside the motor have a hard chrome plating which has flaked off of three rockers, enhancing wear of the rockers and the camshaft lobes. This problem is well-known among ducati motorcycle owners, and if left unnoticed and unrepaired it could *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-07-02

“Vehicle experienced failure of recall (99v-048) prior to notice on two occasions resulting in leakage of fuel. Mjs”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 1998-07-11

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Ducati 748 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.