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SevereNHTSA·25V013000·Announced 2025-01-24

Ducati Recalls 2025 Panigale V4 S for Rear Brake Hose Heat Damage

Ducati is recalling 2025 Panigale V4 S motorcycles because excessive heat may damage the rear brake hose, causing sudden brake loss 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 damage) that results in a sudden loss of brakes, which the source text explicitly states increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S and STD motorcycles. The recall involves 592 vehicles where excessive heat may damage the rear brake hose located between the ABS control unit and the brake caliper. This damage can result in a sudden loss of the rear brakes.

A sudden loss of rear brakes increases the risk of a crash or injury. The defect is related to the service brakes, specifically the hydraulic hoses, lines, and fittings.

Dealers will reinstall the thermal shield free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2025. 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 CR285.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
592

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 V4 S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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