| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002225973 | Incident Date: Aug, 29 2002 |
| Consumer's City: SAN PEDRO | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: CAGIVA NORTH AMERICA |
| Model Name: DUCATI | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: ZDM1SB3R61B | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 25 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 31 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 2 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: My 2001 748 with 2,400 miles..while driving on the freeway a "rod bearing failure" caused engine damage. basically one piston stopped working. as i was pulling off the freeway the engine stalled and siezed.. i later learned that shredded metal flakes had clogged the oil pump and both pistons were broken..was towed to shop..ducati did start warranty work, however it took them almost 8 months to get the part,s so i had no veh for 8 months..i sued ducati underthe california lemon law..they settled out of court for $18,500..*ak |
