Ducati Panigale Speciale, Panigale V4 S +2 more: Fuel system — filler pipe and cap

Affects Ducati Panigale Speciale, Panigale V4 S, Panigale V4, Panigale R · 2017–2019 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational