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Ducati Hypermotard Recall 19V780: Battery Terminal May Break, Causing Sudden Engine Stall

NHTSA campaign 19V780, reported October 30, 2019, 793 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The negative terminal on the battery can break, which may cause a sudden loss of power and an engine stall. A stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the routing of the negative cable and reroute it if needed. The battery will also be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs are free of charge. Owners will be notified by Ducati, and you can contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V780Ducati North America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
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 Hypermotard20192020