Storage: tank assemblyRecall 18V-239 · 2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Ducati North America recall 18V-239 covers 692 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V239000 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 leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring, 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.