Ducati Panigale V4 (2018) Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk When Tank Cap Opens
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale V4 models due to fuel spill risk when tank cap is opened, which could cause fire. Owners must contact customer service for free fuel tank cap repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale V4 motorcycles because fuel can spray out when the tank cap is opened, increasing fire risk near ignition sources. This affects owners who need to have the fuel tank cap repaired for safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224725-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-when.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224725-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-when · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V238000
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“Ducati Panigale V4 (2018) Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk When Tank Cap Opens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224725-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-when. Based on NHTSA recall #18V238000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V238000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel can spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened, creating a spill that could ignite near open flames or sparks. This risk increases when the tank is exposed to heat or vibration during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 Speciale motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently open the fuel tank cap are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 model year Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, or V4 Speciale motorcycles. The recall started on May 21, 2018, and applies to all these models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 to schedule a free fuel tank cap repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 35 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #18V238000 (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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