2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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.