NHTSA recall 18V854000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Ducati Panigale V4
Reported Nov 30, 20181,502 vehicles affectedDucati North AmericaBuilt Mar 9, 2017 – Nov 23, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.