DUCATI MONSTER 1200 (2019) recall — Power Train
Ducati recalls 2017-2019 Monster 1200 motorcycles with potential shift knob detachment causing gear shifting issues and crash risk. Owners must have shift knob inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling certain 2017-2019 Monster 1200 motorcycles because the shift knob might detach, making it hard to shift gears and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have their shift knobs checked by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223664-ducati-monster-1200-2019-recall-shift-knob-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223664-ducati-monster-1200-2019-recall-shift-knob-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V835000
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“Ducati Monster 1200 (2019) Recall: Shift Knob Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223664-ducati-monster-1200-2019-recall-shift-knob-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V835000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V835000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the shift knob detaches from the gear lever, the rider cannot shift gears properly. This could lead to loss of control and a crash, especially during high-speed riding or when changing gears quickly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200 motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently shift gears without proper hand control are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200 model. The shift knob may have been incorrectly assembled, causing it to detach from the gear lever.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to get the recall number SRV-RCL-18-007 and schedule a shift knob inspection.
Have Shift Knob Inspected
Dealers will check the shift knob tightness and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly causing the shift knob to detach from the gear lever.
How can I check if my motorcycle is affected?
Check if your motorcycle is a 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200 model. Affected units have a shift knob that might detach.
What should I do if my shift knob is loose?
Dealers will inspect and replace the shift knob at no cost if it's loose or detached.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V835000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 18V835000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V835000 (November 27, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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