2018 Ducati PANIGALE V4 - Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V238000
692 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2018
- Make
- Ducati
- Model
- PANIGALE V4
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Potential units affected
- 692 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-04-16
What’s the problem?
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
What could happen?
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
What’s the fix?
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.