Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-834 · 2018–2019 Ducati Panigale V4
Ducati North America recall 18V-834 covers 1,663 2018–2019 Ducati Panigale V4 for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V834000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.
The risk
An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. 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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 54 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 26, 2018 to October 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.