2018–2019 Ducati Panigale V4 recall: engine
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V854000
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Vehicles affected
- 1,502
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-888-391-5446
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 24, 2019
- Built
- Mar 9, 2017 – Nov 23, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.