Vehicle recall 05V219000 · May 13, 2005
Ducati Monster 1000, Monster 620 and 2 more models
On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.
- Consequence
- The incorrect component could potentially fail causing the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorber rocker arm and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2005. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V219000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 2005
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- July 30, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 117
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati Monster 1000 (2005): 2005
- Ducati Monster 620 (2005): 2005
- Ducati Monster S2 R (2005): 2005
- Ducati Monster S4 R (2005): 2005
Has your Ducati been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ducati dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.