The 2007 Ducati Sport Classic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 817 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FASTENERS FROM THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL FILLER WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THE FUEL PUMP HOSE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FUEL FILTER. THIS CONDITION WILL STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING.
Consequence
IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP TO FUEL FILTER HOSE AND FASTENERS TO PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STOPPING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-424-9153.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The stock plastic gas tank expanded and it comes out of it's intended position.”
“2007 ducati sport 1000s - gas tank has been deformed. It no longer sits properly in the mounting points on the side. It has expanded beyond the point of sitting properly in the mounting points in the front. The tank now rests unsecured on the frame and will shift and teeter from side to side while…”
“2007 ducati sport 1000s - gas tank has been deformed. It no longer sits properly in the mounting points on the side. It has expanded beyond the point of sitting properly in the mounting points in the front. The tank now rests unsecured on the frame and will shift and teeter from side to side while…”
“The fuel tank on my motorcycle has spread and distorted enough that it has fallen off the frame of the motorcycle. While riding the motorcycle at normal highway speed, wind will actually lift the fuel tank up and the rider must hold it in place so it does not separate completely from the vehicle.…”
“Fuel tank (plastic) has swollen ond no longer attaches to the frame of the motorcycle on the sides. Tank may come off in an accident or perhaps riding. This could be very serious with fire, injury, loss of control. *tt”
“Fuel tank is spreading and is now loose on it's mounts. Possible for it to lift at the front of the tank. This is unsafe as it could come loose while driving/riding and cause a serious accident or loss of control. Also poses a risk of having fuel leaking either while riding or parked which I could…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ducati sport classic 1000 motorcycle. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, the fuel tank was abnormally stretched due to fuel line tension. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:…”
“The tank on my 2007 ducati sport 1000 biposto has spread half an inch on each side of the tank. The rubber part of the mount has extended almost passed the metal bracket, making it loose and extremely unsafe. *tt”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Ducati Sport Classic as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.