NHTSA (USA)High Risk
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
2,742 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SRV-RCL-18-007Updated May 25, 2026