Ducati North America: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Ducati North America in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 30, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Timing Chain Tensioner may Loosen and Leak Oil
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
NHTSA ID: 18V854000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,502
Consequence Summary:
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.35
November 27, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Oil Cooler Port May Crack Causing an Oil Leak
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V834000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,663
Consequence Summary:
An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.05
November 27, 2018
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-18-007)
Gear Shift Knob may Detach
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
NHTSA ID: 18V835000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,742
Consequence Summary:
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.33
November 9, 2018
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-18-005)
Vibrations may Distort Rear View Mirror Images
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.
NHTSA ID: 18V793000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 1,676
Consequence Summary:
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.01
July 19, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Brake Pad Friction Material may Detach
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
NHTSA ID: 18V480000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 72
Consequence Summary:
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.67
June 5, 2018
(Campaign #: TBD)
Hoses Near Exhaust Manifold May Melt Causing Fire
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.
NHTSA ID: 18V371000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,462
Consequence Summary:
If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.82
April 16, 2018
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-18-002)
Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
NHTSA ID: 18V238000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 692
Consequence Summary:
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.97
April 16, 2018
(Campaign #: TBD)
Fuel Leak from Tank Breathing System Valve Plug
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
NHTSA ID: 18V239000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 692
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.97
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