Ducati Recalls 2018 Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Pad Defect
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale and Hypermotard motorcycles because rear brake pad friction material may detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 27, 2018.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DUCATI PANIGALE V4, HYPERMOTARD, PANIGALE 959, PANIGALE 1299 FE
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 72
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 (4)
- PANIGALE V4
- HYPERMOTARD
- PANIGALE 959
- PANIGALE 1299 FE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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