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Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Affected Products
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 / 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S / 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V238000
Manufacturer Ducati North America
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 692
Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Affected Products
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 / 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S / 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V238000
Manufacturer Ducati North America
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 692
Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
