Ducati North America: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Ducati North America in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 15, 2020

(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-20-003)

Exhaust Valve Cable May Contact Battery Wiring

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.

NHTSA ID: 20V781000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,072

Consequence Summary:

An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.

Corrective Action:

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.52

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August 6, 2020

(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-20-002)

Flywheel May Break Causing Engine Oil Leak

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Streetfighter V4 and Streetfighter V4 S motorcycles. The generator rotor (flywheel) may break, damaging the generator cover and causing oil leakage from the engine.

NHTSA ID: 20V460000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 156

Consequence Summary:

Leaking oil may drip into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will inspect the production dates on the generator rotors (flywheels) and replace them, as necessary. The recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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April 23, 2020

(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-20-001)

Brake Pads May Corrode/Detach From Backing Plate

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017 Superleggera motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pads friction material to detach from the backing plate.

NHTSA ID: 20V232000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 97

Consequence Summary:

If the front brake pads friction material detaches from the backing plate occurs, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 64.95

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