DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V834000

Make Model Year
DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-24 2018-11-27 2018-11-29

Production Dates: 2018-09-26 - 2018-10-16

Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1663

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.