Ducati Recals 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles

Timing Chain Tensioner may Loosen and Leak Oil

An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V854000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,502

Summary

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.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 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.

2 Affected Products 

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
DUCATI	PANIGALE V4	2018-2019

Ducati Recalls 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles.

November 27, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V835000

Gear Shift Knob may Detach

If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V835000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,705

Summary

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.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 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.