Recall 11V020 covers 3,911 2003-2009 Ducati Multistrada motorcycles for fuel leakage at the fuel pump flange seal. Repair is free at any franchised Ducati dealer.
Ducati is recalling 3,911 2003-2009 Multistrada motorcycles, including Mts 1000, Mts 1100, and Mts 620 models, because fuel can leak at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Fuel leakage near an ignition source raises the risk of fire, and Ducati dealers will complete the repair free of charge once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank pump flange seal on 2003-2009 Ducati Mts 1100, Mts 1000, Mts 620, MTS1100, and Multistrada 1000 S 2005 motorcycles sits where the fuel pump assembly meets the fuel tank. Its job is simple: keep gasoline inside the tank at that joint while the pump feeds fuel to the engine.
On these motorcycles, fuel leakage occurs at that pump flange seal. The seal is the failure point, so gasoline escapes where the pump assembly attaches to the tank instead of staying contained inside the fuel system. Ducati identified the leak location, but the available recall information does not give a separate mechanical cause.
There is no warning sign before failure. A rider should treat any visible fuel near the tank or pump area as a serious problem and have a Ducati dealer handle the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Spans five Multistrada model names across the 2003-2009 model years, all tied to the fuel tank assembly.
| 2008 Ducati Mts 1100 | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2007 Ducati Mts 1100 | fuel system |
| 2004 Ducati Mts 1000 | fuel system |
| 2006 Ducati Mts 620 | fuel system |
| 2003 Ducati Mts 1000 | fuel system |
| 2006 Ducati Mts 1000 | fuel system |
| 2009 Ducati MTS1100 | fuel system |
| 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S 2005 | fuel system |
| Units affected | 3,911 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire. Because no warning sign is listed, do not wait for a symptom before checking your VIN and arranging the fuel pump O-ring repair. Ride cautiously until the remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Ducati dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2009 Ducati Mts 1100, Mts 1000, Mts 620, MTS1100, or Multistrada 1000 S 2005 is included in this recall.
- Contact Ducati customer service at 800-231-6696 to confirm current repair instructions for recall number 11V020.
- Ask a franchised Ducati dealer whether the free fuel-pump O-ring repair is open for your VIN; the updated O-ring fixes the fuel leak at the tank pump flange seal.
- Bring the owner notice mailed on February 4, 2011, if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V020 when you call.
- Avoid ignition sources near the motorcycle until the fuel leak repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ducati technician will replace the fuel pump O-ring with an updated part to address leakage at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Ducati has not provided an owner notification schedule, so confirm timing with the dealer before planning service. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. When you contact the dealer, ask whether the updated O-ring is in stock and whether the motorcycle should be ridden before the seal is repaired.
Timeline
| January 24, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V020?
Recall 11V020 covers 3,911 2003-2009 Ducati Multistrada motorcycles with fuel leakage at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire. Ducati dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring with an updated part for free.
What should I do if my 2003-2009 Ducati Mts 1100, Mts 1000, Mts 620, MTS1100, or Multistrada 1000 S 2005 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 11V020. If it is, contact a franchised Ducati dealer and ask for the fuel pump O-ring replacement. Reference recall number 11V020 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost to the owner. Ducati dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring with an updated part free of charge at a franchised Ducati dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V020?
The safety risk is fire. The recall filing says fuel leakage at the fuel tank pump flange seal, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. If you notice fuel smell or visible leakage, contact a Ducati dealer before riding.
What if I bought my Ducati Multistrada used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ducati is included, then call a franchised Ducati dealer and reference recall number 11V020.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V020000 |
|---|---|
| Ducati customer service | 800-231-6696 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V020 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V020000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →