Vehicle recall 18V835000 · November 27, 2018
Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821 and 1 more model
The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
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 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
- Consequence
- If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
- 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
- 18V835000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 27, 2018
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SRV-RCL-18-007
- Owner notification
- January 14, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,742
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
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 1200 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Ducati Monster 821 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Ducati Supersport (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
Has your Ducati been repaired?
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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.