Vehicle recall 17V812000 · December 15, 2017
Ducati 1299, Monster 1200 and 4 more models
These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
- Consequence
- If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V812000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 15, 2017
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,758
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 1299 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Ducati Multistrada (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Ducati Panigale R (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
- Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Ducati Xdiavel S (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
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.