2018-2019 Ducati PANIGALE V4 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V854000
1,502 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Makes
- Ducati
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 1,502 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-11-30
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Ducati PANIGALE V4
- 2018 Ducati PANIGALE V4
What’s the problem?
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
What could happen?
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.