Ducati North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4
— Recall Campaign #19V382000
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale Speciale, and 2019 Panigale R motorcycles. Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,880 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V382000
| Manufacturer: | Ducati North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 20, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V382000 |
| Units affected: | 1,880 |
- Description:
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale Speciale, and 2019 Panigale R motorcycles. Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.
- Consequeces:
- Fuel spray can increase the risk of injury and a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.