The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V675000·Announced 2019-09-20

Ducati Recalls 2014-2018 Motorcycles Due to Engine Oil Leak Risk

Ducati is recalling 651 motorcycles because engine oil may leak into the airbox and drip onto the rear tire, increasing 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 (engine oil leak) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. The recall involves 651 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves engine crankcase pressure pushing engine oil into the airbox, which can result in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose. This leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 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 1199, 1299, PANIGALE R
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
651

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 (3)

  • 1199
  • 1299
  • PANIGALE R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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