On certain motorcycles, the rear axle shaft could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of control.
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Ducati will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear axle shaft and bearings.
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On certain motorcycles, the timing chain tensioner could loosen and lead to oil potentially leaking from the bottom side of the tensioner adjustment bolt onto the rear tire. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
No risk description available.
Dealers will tighten both timing chain tensioners to specification.
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.
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
On certain motorcycles, an output port on the oil cooler may crack and cause an oil leak. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
No risk description available.
Dealers will replace the oil cooler with an improved unit.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.
An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Recall update: After the initial notification, Ducati determined that no vehicles with this defect were sold in Canada.<br><br> On certain motorcycles, the friction material on the rear brake pads could separate from the backing plates. This could result in reduced rear brake effectiveness, resulting in extended stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
No risk description available.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake pads as necessary.
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.
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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.
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.
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.
