2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R
The 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R, potentially affecting up to 2,531 vehicles.
Recall 19V675000 — ENGINE
| 651 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.
Consequence: The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.
View full details →Recall 19V382000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 1,880 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale Speciale, and 2019 Panigale R motorcycles. Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.
Consequence: Fuel spray can increase the risk of injury and a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R.
Safety Rating for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R
Ducati North America has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SRV-TSB-18-012 — STEERING
Optimization of VIN Labels for Panigale V4 - Ducati North America has determined the optimal location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Label. The location of the VIN Label is currently applied to the swinging arm; therefore, it is not as close as possible to the intersection of steering post...
SRV-TSB-18-012 — EQUIPMENT
Optimization of VIN Labels for Panigale V4 - Ducati North America has determined the optimal location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Label. The location of the VIN Label is currently applied to the swinging arm; therefore, it is not as close as possible to the intersection of steering post...
SRV-TSB-18-012 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Optimization of VIN Labels for Panigale V4 - Ducati North America has determined the optimal location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Label. The location of the VIN Label is currently applied to the swinging arm; therefore, it is not as close as possible to the intersection of steering post...
SRV-SRB-18-003 — EQUIPMENT
Model Year 2018 New Special Tools - This bulletin introduces new mandatory tools for the 2018 Panigale V4. These tools will integrate with the existing Panigale 1199/1299 tool kit. Mandatory tools will auto ship to dealers.
SRV-TSB-18-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Panigale R Self-Adhesive Heat Shield - This bulletin describes the process to install a missing heat shield overlooked during assembly. The initial batch of 2018 Panigale R-FE bikes were produced without this shield installed, it is tharefore necessary to apply the shield as outlined in the bulletin, and verify minimum...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI PANIGALE R
- 2014 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 2 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R (current)
- 2019 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
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