Ducati North America – Timing Chain Tensioner may Loosen and Leak Oil

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.


Report Received Date 11/30/2018
NHTSA ID 18V854000
Consequence Summary An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 1502
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V854000)

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