Recalls for 2018 Ducati Panigale Speciale

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Posted on: 2019-05-21
Description
Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 panigale v4, panigale v4 s, panigale speciale, and 2019 panigale r motorcycles.  Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.

Consequence
Fuel spray can increase the risk of injury and 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 update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge.  The recall began july 9, 2019.  Owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.  Ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-19-001.  Note: this recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18v-238 for a similar issue.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.