DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V854000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | PANIGALE V4 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-01-24 | 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-06 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-09 - 2018-11-23
Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1502
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
