The 2007 Ducati 1098 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rear drive sprocket that can fail while riding, allowing the chain to tangle in the rear wheel and cause a sudden loss of control.
A coolant hose connecting the horizontal cylinder head to the thermostat can develop a leak, spraying hot coolant onto the rider's leg and causing scalding burns; if coolant reaches the rear tire, it can also cause a crash. The engine control unit on certain bikes was set with incorrect ignition timing and idle mixture, which can cause the engine to stall when the cooling system gets warm enough, leaving the rider without power mid-ride.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear drive sprocket can fail while riding, allowing the chain to tangle in the rear wheel and potentially cause loss of control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket with an updated version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The engine's control computer has incorrect ignition timing and idle settings from the factory. When coolant temperature exceeds 180°F, engine speed drops and the engine stalls.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram your engine control computer with updated software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The coolant hose connecting the horizontal cylinder head to the thermostat may leak. Hot coolant can spray onto the rider's leg, causing burns, or onto the rear tire, risking a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the coolant hose with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
