Disc: padsRecall 18V-480 · Ducati vehicles
Ducati North America recall 18V-480 covers 72 Ducati vehicles for a disc: pads problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V480000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
The risk
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 18, 2017 to January 12, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.