The 1998 Ducati St2 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,593 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT SPROCKET STOP PLATE ON THE GEARBOX TRANSMISSION SHAFT CAN COME OFF DAMAGING THE CHAIN.
THIS CONDITION CAN THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPROCKET STOP PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I purchased a 1998 ducati st2 in may 2008 with 3946 miles on the odometer. I checked your site and found there was a recall notice for the fuel system hoses(99v048000). The original owner did not have any recall work performed. I made an appointment with my local ducati dealer to have the recall…”
“I purchased a 1998 ducati st2 in may 2008 with 3946 miles on the odometer. I checked your site and found there was a recall notice for the fuel system hoses(99v048000). The original owner did not have any recall work performed. I made an appointment with my local ducati dealer to have the recall…”
“Alternator (stator) failed 3x in 2000 miles of vehicle operation - causes battery to discharge and engine to stop abruptly - repaired by dealer each time, other associated parts replaced also still the defect remains. Certainly seems to be design defect!”
“Motorcycle experiencing problem with the clutch. On one occasion dealer replaced the clutch, was unable to engage. At another incident a bolt broke inside the cutch area. Currently, vehicle experiencing a slippage, and dealer informed consumer that clutch needed to be replaced again. *ak *ml”
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 St2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.