2007 Ducati Monster S4rs: fuel pump failure

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Fuel system · 6,759 miles · FL

This ducati monster s4rs motorcycle is one of the many that experienced deformation of the fuel tank and compromise of the internal fuel pump of the motorcycle. The cause of the deformation is due to incompatibility with fuel itself; very possibly ethanol in particular. This motorcycle's gas tank was replaced last november. It is already in need of another new tank. The cost of a new one is approximately $2500.00.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 6,600 miles · FL

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and distort. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch which is now seriously distorted. Previously the tank would open and close without problems, now it is wedged tightly against the ignition. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame properly such that the tank is not supported adequately as it was designed and tested. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump at all. I took my bike to a local dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they replaced the tank. I was not given a reason for the tank swelling. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now as the replaced tank is enlarged and distorted in the same manner as the previous one at only 10050 miles. If the tank swells enough, it may possibly split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding or when parked inside a building spilling gas that could ignite or the tank could simply fall off the bike. I have taken the bike back to the ducati dealer and they have submitted yet another claim to ducati north america to replace the tank which has been approved. How long will it be before a serious accident caused by these obviously defective fuel tanks causes death or injury? We need a recall of these tanks and safe non swelling fuel tank replacements. Ducati is just running the clock out on their obligations. This will be my third fuel tank on this bike in under 11000 miles of use.

Filed Aug 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 2,250 miles · GA

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they refused to replace the tank. I was not given a reason. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 6,400 miles · MD

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and deform. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to force the latch open and closed . It is wedged against the ignition switch so tight you can not close it otherwise. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) . A replacement tank has been ordered.I was not given a reason for the failure. It is my understanding from the dealer that ducati has not made any changes to the replacement tanks from the original. The new tank will also fail.. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding or stored in my garage.

Filed Jul 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 14,000 miles · IN

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they will replace the tank with another plastic one. Which I fear it will deform as well. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding.