NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V854
Manufacturer Ducati
North America
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,502
Timing Chain Tensioner may Loosen and Leak Oil
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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 www.safercar.gov.
CR169
SRV-RCL-18-008
December 13, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
December 14, 2018
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