Vehicle recall 18V238000 · April 16, 2018
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
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 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
- Consequence
- If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
- 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
- 18V238000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 16, 2018
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SRV-RCL-18-002
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 692
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati Panigale V4 (2018): 2018
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