NHTSA recall 18V238000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Ducati Panigale V4
Reported Apr 16, 2018692 vehicles affectedDucati North AmericaMaker’s number SRV-RCL-18-002Built Jul 18, 2017 – Mar 28, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.