CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Excessive pressure can build up inside the fuel tank of these Ducati Panigale motorcycles. When the fuel cap is opened, fuel may spray out.
This spraying can increase the risk of injury to the rider. If a fuel leak occurs near an ignition source, the risk of a fire also increases.
Ducati will notify owners. Authorized dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated owner's manual page, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, all free of charge. 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 Panigale R | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Ducati Panigale Speciale | 201720182019 |
| Ducati Panigale V4 | 201720182019 |
| Ducati Panigale V4 S | 201720182019 |