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NHTSARecalled May 20, 2019 · #19V382000

Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice