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Ducati Supersport Recall 21V315: Air in Rear Brake Lines Can Reduce Stopping Power

NHTSA campaign 21V315, reported May 4, 2021, 5,909 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Air can get into the rear brake system of certain Ducati motorcycles, which may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes. This means the bike may need a longer distance to stop, which raises the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact a Ducati dealer or Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 to schedule the free repair. Dealers will install new rear brake hoses at no cost. Owners were notified by mail on June 28, 2021. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V315Ducati North America
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Risk
Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. 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.

Affected vehicles

Ducati Monster 12002017201820192020
Ducati Monster 7972017201820192020
Ducati Monster 821201820192020
Ducati Supersport2017201820192020
Ducati Xdiavel20162017201820192020