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SevereNHTSA·17V812000·Announced 2017-12-15

Ducati Recalls Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Master Cylinder Failure Risk

Ducati is recalling specific 2015-2018 motorcycles because front brake master cylinders may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the piston free of charge.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2015-2018 motorcycles, including the 1299, Monster 1200, Multistrada, Panigale R, XDiavel S, and Scrambler 800 Café Racer models. The recall involves 6,758 vehicles equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER, XDIAVEL S, MONSTER 1200, PANIGALE R
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,758

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
  • XDIAVEL S
  • MONSTER 1200
  • PANIGALE R
  • MULTISTRADA
  • 1299

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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