The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V854000·Announced 2018-11-30

Ducati Recalls 2018-2019 Panigale V4 Motorcycles for Timing Chain Tensioner Defect

Ducati is recalling 2018-2019 Panigale V4 motorcycles because a timing chain tensioner may loosen, causing an oil leak that increases crash risk.

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 (timing chain tensioner) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The recall involves 1,502 vehicles in the United States.

The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, which can cause 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 on January 24, 2019. 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
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,502

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 (1)

  • PANIGALE V4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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