Power train: manual transmissionRecall 18V-835 · Ducati vehicles
Ducati North America recall 18V-835 covers 2,742 Ducati vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V835000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
The risk
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 117 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 4, 2016 to August 25, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.