CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2025 Ducati Panigale S/STD V4 motorcycles. Excessive heat may damage the rear brake hose between the ABS control unit and brake caliper, resulting in a sudden loss of the rear brakes.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinstall the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is CR285.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 motorcycles may have a rear brake hose, located between the ABS control unit and the rear brake caliper, that can be damaged by excessive heat. If the hose is damaged, the rear brakes can suddenly stop working, which raises the risk of a crash and injury.
Owners should have their motorcycle inspected and repaired as soon as possible. Ducati will have authorized dealers reinstall the thermal shield that protects the brake hose, and this repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2025.
To check whether your motorcycle is affected, contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 and reference recall CR285, or check your VIN for open recalls. Schedule the repair with an authorized Ducati dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ducati Panigale V4 S | 2025 |
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