Vehicle recall 12V188000 · May 1, 2012
Ducati 848 EVO, Hypermotard 796 and 4 more models
The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, streetfighter, hypermotard, multistrada, and monster motorcycles. The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads.
- Consequence
- If the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing the stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the rear brake pads free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.
- Notes
- Ducatis safety recall number is rcl-12-003.CUSTOMERS may 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
- 12V188000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2012
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-12-003
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 283
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 848 EVO (2012): 2012
- Ducati Hypermotard 796 (2012): 2012
- Ducati Monster 1100 EVO (2012): 2012
- Ducati Monster 796 (2012): 2012
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS (2012): 2012
- Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2012): 2012
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