NHTSA Campaign 18V854000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by Ducati North America · Reported Nov 30, 2018 · 1,502 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.

Consequence

An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2018 1,502
DUCATI PANIGALE V4 2019 1,502

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V854000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.