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Ducati Multistrada Recall 17V812: Front brake master cylinder can fail, causing loss of front braking

NHTSA campaign 17V812, reported December 15, 2017, 6,758 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Ducati motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. If the front brake master cylinder fails, the front brakes can lose their ability to stop the bike, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Ducati. Dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston at no cost to the owner. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. For questions, owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V812Ducati North America
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ducati 12992015201620172018
Ducati Monster 12002015201620172018
Ducati Multistrada2015201620172018
Ducati Panigale R201520162017
Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer20172018
Ducati Xdiavel S201620172018