CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
- Risk
- If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Rear brake pads on certain 2018 motorcycles may have friction material that detaches from the backing plate. If this happens, the motorcycle may need a longer distance to stop, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Ducati. Authorized dealers will inspect the rear brake pads, and pads from the affected batch will be replaced free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners can contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ducati Hypermotard | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Ducati Panigale 1299 FE | 2018 |
| Ducati Panigale 959 | 2018 |
| Ducati Panigale V4 | 2018 |