2014-2021 Ducati MONSTER 1200/MONSTER 821 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Model years: 2014-2021
Makes: Ducati
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential units affected: 1,312 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2021-05-11

Affected vehicles

2021 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2021 Ducati MONSTER 821
2020 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2020 Ducati MONSTER 821
2019 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2019 Ducati MONSTER 821
2018 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2018 Ducati MONSTER 821
2017 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2017 Ducati MONSTER 821
2016 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2016 Ducati MONSTER 821
2015 Ducati MONSTER 1200
2015 Ducati MONSTER 821
2014 Ducati MONSTER 1200

What’s the problem?

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

What could happen?

Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What’s the fix?

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.