DUCATI PANIGALE 959 (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale 959 motorcycles due to rear brake pad friction material that may detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must have brake pads replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale 959 motorcycles because rear brake pads can detach, making it harder to stop and raising crash risk. Owners should get the brake pads replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224718-ducati-panigale-959-2018-service-brakes-recall-risk-of-longer.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224718-ducati-panigale-959-2018-service-brakes-recall-risk-of-longer · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V480000
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“Ducati Panigale 959 (2018) Service Brakes Recall: Risk of Longer Stopping Distance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224718-ducati-panigale-959-2018-service-brakes-recall-risk-of-longer. Based on NHTSA recall #18V480000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V480000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it can cause the pad to move away from the brake rotor. This makes the motorcycle take longer to stop, which increases crash risk during sudden stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ducati Panigale 959 motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently stop quickly or ride in heavy traffic are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 model year Panigale 959 motorcycles. The recall started August 27, 2018, and affects specific batches of rear brake pads.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to get the recall information and schedule a brake pad replacement.
Get Rear Brake Pads Replaced
Dealers will replace the affected rear brake pads at no cost during the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Ducati Panigale 959 motorcycle. The recall started August 27, 2018, and affects specific batches of rear brake pads.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began August 27, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for getting the brake pads replaced.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V480000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 18V480000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. 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 #18V480000 (July 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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