DUCATI PANIGALE V4 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ducati recalls 2018 Panigale V4 models due to fuel leak risk from tank valve plug. Owners must have plug and O-ring replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale V4 motorcycles because a fuel leak could cause fire if near an ignition source. This affects owners who need to have the plug and O-ring replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224724-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224724-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V239000
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“Ducati Panigale V4 (2018) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224724-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V239000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V239000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel leak can occur from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 Speciale motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes near open flames or sparks are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a 2018 model year. The recall covers Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 Speciale models. The issue involves the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to schedule a replacement of the plug and O-ring at a dealer.
Have Plug and O-Ring Replaced
Dealers will replace the faulty valve plug and O-ring free of charge as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for a potential fuel leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug that could cause fire if near an ignition source.
How do I know if my bike is affected?
Your 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, or V4 Speciale model is affected if it has the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
What should I do if I own this bike?
Contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 to have the plug and O-ring replaced at a dealer free of charge.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V239000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 18V239000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 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 #18V239000 (April 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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