The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V212000·Announced 2023-01-03

2021 Ducati Multistrada engine valve defect increases crash risk

Certain 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 S motorcycles may have excessive valve guide wear that could break the valve head, decreasing engine performance and increasing crash risk. Ducati will replace the affected motorcycle engines at no cost.

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: This is a vehicle mechanical defect involving valve guide wear that could lead to valve head breakage and increased crash risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where actual injury has not yet occurred, consistent with a High (3) severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles due to excessive wear of the valve guides. This wear may cause the valve head to break.

A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of a crash. Approximately 129 motorcycles are affected by this recall.

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the entire motorcycle engine at no charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. To arrange the replacement, contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's recall number is SRV-RCL-21-002.

You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 DUCATI MULTISTRADA
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Engine
Hazard
  • valve-guide-wear
  • crash-risk
Affected units
129

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)

  • MULTISTRADA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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