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SevereNHTSA·21V335000·Announced 2021-05-11

Ducati Recalls Monster Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Hose Heat Damage Risk

Ducati is recalling certain Monster 821 and 1200 motorcycles because rear brake hoses may suffer heat damage, potentially causing brake failure and increasing 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 (brake hose failure) that can lead to brake failure and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling specific 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R, and 2015-2021 Monster 821 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. 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 MONSTER 1200, MONSTER 821
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,312

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 (2)

  • MONSTER 1200
  • MONSTER 821

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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