The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V780000·Announced 2019-10-30

Ducati Recalls 2019-2020 Hypermotard Motorcycles for Battery Terminal Defect

Ducati is recalling 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles because a broken battery terminal may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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-harm product (motorcycle) where an engine stall increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the negative terminal on the battery may break. This failure can potentially cause a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 793 vehicles in the United States. Owners should contact their dealer to have the negative cable routing inspected and rerouted as necessary. Additionally, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads.

These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Ducati's recall number is SRV-RCL-19-003.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
793

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)

  • HYPERMOTARD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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