Vehicle recall 18V854000 · November 30, 2018
2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4
The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
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 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
- Consequence
- An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. 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
- 18V854000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 30, 2018
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Owner notification
- January 24, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,502
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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