The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V377000·Announced 2023-05-26

Ducati Recalls 2020-2023 Panigale V2 Motorcycles for Headlight Software Defect

Ducati is recalling 2020-2023 Panigale V2 motorcycles because the dashboard may automatically switch headlights to daylight running lamps, reducing night visibility.

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 reduced visibility increases the risk of crash or injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Panigale V2 motorcycles. The recall involves 3,315 vehicles where the dashboard software may automatically switch the headlights from low beam to the headlight daylight position lamp (DRL) when in automatic setting mode. This defect causes the motorcycles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

The automatic switching of lights can reduce visibility during night riding, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a safety risk due to reduced visibility.

Dealers will update the dashboard software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2023. Owners can contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI PANIGALE V2
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,315

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)

  • PANIGALE V2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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