The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V382000·Announced 2019-05-20

Ducati Recalls Panigale Motorcycles Due to Fuel Tank Pressure Issue

Ducati is recalling 2018-2019 Panigale motorcycles because excessive fuel tank pressure may cause fuel to spray when opening the cap, increasing injury and fire risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of injury and fire due to fuel spray, but the source text does not report any actual injuries, deaths, or fires, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale Speciale, and 2019 Panigale R motorcycles. The recall involves 1,880 vehicles. The defect is located in the fuel system, specifically the storage tank assembly, filler pipe, and cap.

Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when the fuel cap is opened. This fuel spray can increase the risk of injury. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI PANIGALE SPECIALE, PANIGALE V4 S, PANIGALE V4, PANIGALE R
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,880

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 SPECIALE
  • PANIGALE V4 S
  • PANIGALE V4
  • PANIGALE R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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