Recall 18V854000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 2018-2019 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,502 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V854000 |
| Manufacturer | Ducati North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,502 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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