NHTSA Recall 18V238000
Filed by Ducati North America. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2018-04-16. An estimated 692 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SRV-RCL-18-002
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.