Recall
Ducati Panigale V4 — 18V854000
NHTSA ID
18V854000
Make
Ducati
Model
Panigale V4
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-11-30
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
1,502
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.