IllustrationDRIVELINE TO THE REAR WHEEL AFFECTED THE ATTACHMENT OF THE WHEEL. BUSHLINE FELL & GRINDED DOWN A RETAINING NUT. THIS WAS REPAIRED ONCE BEFORE LAST YEAR. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
1997 Ducati 748
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
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- Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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- Wheels. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Wheels complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
199V360000 · Wheels:hubcap/cover
Dec 23, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
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NHTSA investigations
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