NHTSA campaign 18V854000

Ducati North America recall 18V854000

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.

Reported 11/30/2018

What can happen

An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Engine

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.