The contact owns a 2015 Ducati Scrambler. The contact stated while riding 30 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power and stalled with the "Side Stand Error" message displayed. The contact was able to roll the motorcycle to the side of the roadway. The motorcycle was towed to the residence. The motorcycle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the motorcycle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V891000 (Structure) and provided no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 5,480.
The worst 2015 Ducati Scrambler problems
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- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Body1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Body1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
- Risk
- If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑800‑231‑6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.
Recall number 16V891000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Extended Stopping Distance
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel motorcycles.The consumers were alleging that the rear brakes would not properly function unless the rear brake pedal was applied several times or that there was a total loss of rear braking during normal applications, increasing the risk of a crash. In a March 2020 meeting, Ducati indicated that they were aware of certain models in which air may enter the motorcycles' rear braking system through the brake lines, due to exposure to heat from the exhaust system. Although this condition compromises rear braking performance, Ducati stated that they did not consider this to be a safety defect because the front and rear brake systems are hydraulically independent from each other, and a motorcycle's front brake system performs most of the stopping. Additionally, they believed that routine brake fluid replacement would resolve consumers' concerns, however complainants and dealership service technicians reported that, in some cases, after a dealer serviced the rear brake system, the rear brake pedal would feel soft and spongy again (indicating compromised brake performance) less than a year later--well before the recommended two-year brake fluid service interval. As a precaution, Ducati issued a series of technical service bulletins (TSBs) to replace the brake lines with redesigned ones, rerouting them away from the exhaust system.ODI's position is that all of the brakes on a motorcycle are considered necessary for safety. Analysis of the data identified that neither the entire model line nor the entire model year range of motorcycles covered by the investigation were affected, but rather certain sub-models or narrower model year ranges of motorcycles incorporated brake lines with a higher exposure to the heat from the exhaust system. Because of the unique routing of each model's brake line, some motorcycles are more susceptible to the condition than others. As these specific models and model years were most likely to exhibit an increased risk of a crash from the lengthened stopping distance, Ducati converted the previously issued TSBs into a safety recall.After receiving a total of 94 VOQs, ODI is closing this PE with Ducati's safety recall 21V‑315. With the recall action taken by Ducati, this investigation is closed. However, the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist on other models or MY vehicles outside of the recall scope. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE21003
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Ducati Scrambler 32
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary
- Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks
- Rear Brake System Update Summary
- Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding
- Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models
- Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine
- Tips and Tricks Revision 4 Summary
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
What 2015 Ducati Scrambler owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear brake goes all the way down without stopping the motorcycle, replaces the brake pads and bleed the system, then the brake works for a few days but always slowly goes down until the brake does NOT work at all. I have to bleed the system again. There are NO leaks int he hydraulic hoses, connections, master and slave cylinders or brake caliper.
The rear brake has become absent. I've had the motorcycle less that 5000 miles and now there's nothing there when i press the brake pedal. The front brake works fine, and that's the one I use mainly. But the rear brake pedal does nothing. I looked online and apparently this is endemic on Ducati motorcycles with Brembo brand rear brakes. Ducati offers no remedy other than paying for a rebuild of the brake assembly at cost. Meanwhile we are riding our bikes with no rear brakes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ducati scrambler motorcycle. When the vehicle was shifted into higher gears, the vehicle made abnormal noises and went into neutral without warning. The failure recurred several times. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Front brake pulses at low speed braking causing control problems with motorcycle. The motorcycle was returned to dealer in the fall of 2016 for repair but issue was not fixed. Currently still waiting for weeks for warranty authorization.
My vehicle at the time of the incident had 350 miles on the odometer. As I was driving down the street I felt a liquid splash onto my left foot and leg. At this same time I noticed the engine cut off and I was coasting without power. I quickly avoided traffic and pulled over to the side of the road. As I was unsure what liquid was on my foot and leg, I shut off the ignition key and turned it back on to witness the system trying to prime the fuel injection which caused gasoline to pour out the left side, from underneath the gas tank and onto the hot engine. I am glad the hot engine did not ignite the gasoline and cause a fire.
I was riding the motorcycle when fuel started dripping down on the engine and my legs.
I picked the motorcycle up from having throttle cable replaced, and rode it home about 75 miles. I went out the next morning, and when I started it the fuel pump was making a loud noise. I ran it a bit and the fuel pump was whining the whole time. I took the bike back to the dealer, and they advised the fuel pump was "functioning, but failing." they said they replaced the fuel pump and the seals inside the tank. I picked the bike up on 8/28/15 and rode it about 150 more miles through 9/2/15. On 9/2/15, the bike stalled, and wouldn't start back up. Then I started smelling gas, I look down and gas is literally pouring out from beneath the gas tank. The bike is now being picked up tomorrow by the dealer to be serviced for a second time of a similar issue within a week. The bike is not yet 2 months old, and currently has about 1150 miles.
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Questions about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler
Is the 2015 Ducati Scrambler reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler, 4.0 times a typical Scrambler model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ducati Scrambler?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 2015 Ducati Scrambler have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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