2006 Ducati Sport Classic fuel system, gasoline problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic — 89% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The gas tank has expanded to the point that it does not stay in the holding brackets. The tank is loose and is a dangerous driving hazard. Ducati is replacing the tank with the exact same material which does not solve the problem. A tank made out of the same material will result in the same problem…”
filed Feb 10, 2012
“Fuel tank of said 2006 ducati sport classic, 1.) fuel tank has expanded no longer fitting into the brackets that hold the fuel tank securely in place. (fuel tank would move about) 2.) fuel tank developed deformation along the top portion of the fuel tank approximately a 10 mm in length area (left…”
filed Dec 23, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FASTENERS FROM THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL FILLER WERE NOT…Campaign 07V017000 · Jan 24, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sport Classic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sport Classic | 60 | 88% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.