DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V239000

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: TBD

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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 leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.