Recalls for your 2018 Ducati Panigale V4

Recalls for 2018 Ducati Panigale V4

RSS Feed


6 recalls found.
All Ducati Recalls

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS


Posted on: 2018-07-24
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP


Posted on: 2018-04-17
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

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.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2018-12-06
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

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.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS


Posted on: 2018-07-24
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

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.

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP


Posted on: 2018-04-17
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

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.

DEFECT #6 - 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.