DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V238000

Make Model Year
DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-21 2018-04-16 2018-04-17

Production Dates: 2017-07-18 - 2018-03-28

Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SRV-RCL-18-002

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 692

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.