Ducati recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
What could happen
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati Hypermotard 2018
- Ducati Panigale 1299 Fe 2018
- Ducati Panigale 959 2018
- Ducati Panigale V4 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V480000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 27, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 72
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 18, 2017 to Jan 12, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ducati recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 28, 2026
- Ducati recall: Power train Sep 3, 2025
- Ducati recall: Fuel system, gasoline May 20, 2019
- Ducati recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 30, 2018
- Ducati recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 27, 2018
- Ducati recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 16, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.