Ducati recall: Engine
What is wrong
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles. Excessive wear of the valve guides may cause the valve head to break.
What could happen
A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and the dealer will replace the entire motorcycle engine with another engine, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-002.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati Multistrada 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V212000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 25, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 23, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 129
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- SRV-RCL-21-002
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 Dec 15, 2017
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.