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2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4 recall: engine

Ducati North America reported this safety recall on November 30, 2018. It covers about 1,502 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,502
reported
Nov 30, 2018
owners notified
Jan 24, 2019
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
Risk
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446.

Recall number 18V854000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 18V854000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4 engine?

Yes. Recall 18V854000, reported on November 30, 2018, covers about 1,502 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V854000?

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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