DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ducati recalls 2018-2019 Panigale V4 S motorcycles due to fuel spray risk when opening fuel cap, which can cause fire near ignition sources. Owners must update fuel cap venting system.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Fuel spray can increase the risk of injury and a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4 S motorcycles because fuel can spray when opening the fuel cap, creating a fire risk if near ignition sources. This issue affects owners who may have previously had a similar recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224716-ducati-panigale-v4-s-2018-fuel-system-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224716-ducati-panigale-v4-s-2018-fuel-system-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V382000
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“Ducati Panigale V4 S (2018) Fuel System Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Spray.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224716-ducati-panigale-v4-s-2018-fuel-system-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V382000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V382000).
Why it’s dangerous
Excessive fuel tank pressure causes fuel to spray when the fuel cap is opened. This spray can ignite if it comes into contact with an open flame or spark, potentially causing a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4 S motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently open the fuel cap near ignition sources face higher fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2018-2019 Panigale V4 S motorcycles. The issue was first identified in July 2019 and may have been previously addressed under a different recall.
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What to do — step by step
Update Fuel Cap Venting System
Dealers will provide a free update to the fuel cap venting system to prevent fuel spray.
Check Owner's Manual
Ducati will provide an updated page for the owner's manual with the fix information.
Review Warning Label
A warning label decal will be affixed to the fuel tank to alert users of the risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.
Questions people ask
Does this recall include motorcycles with previous fixes?
Yes, this recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
This recall applies to 2018-2019 Panigale V4 S motorcycles. The issue was first identified in July 2019.
What should I do if I own a recalled motorcycle?
Contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 to schedule a free update of the fuel cap venting system.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V382000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 19V382000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue. 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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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 #19V382000 (May 20, 2019)
- 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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