Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 18V-238 · 2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Ducati North America recall 18V-238 covers 692 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V238000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 18, 2017 to March 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.