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2018–1970 DUCATI PANIGALE V4

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: Ducati Motor Holding SpA

Recall date: 22 December 2018

Defect

There is the possibility for engine oil to leak from one of the hydraulic tensioner's on each of the cylinder heads on the engine.

Hazard

The engine oil may leak onto the engine sump and onto the tyre increasing the risk of a crash. This may cause serious injury to riders and other road users.

Remedy

Ducati Australia will contact owners of affected motorcycles by mail to notify them of the recall and request they contact their nearest authorised Ducati Dealer to arrange an appointment. Authorised Ducati dealers will re-tighten the two hydraulic tensioner's free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact their nearest authorised Ducati dealer by using the following link https://www.ducati.com/au/en/dealers, or email info@ducati.com.au.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ducati Motor Holding SpA — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au