DUCATI SUPERSPORT (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ducati recalls 2017-2018 Supersport motorcycles due to fuel hoses near exhaust that may melt, causing leaks and fire risk. Owners must have hose routing checked by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling certain 2017-2018 Supersport motorcycles because the fuel hoses could melt near the exhaust, leading to fuel leaks and fire risk. This affects owners who need to have the hose routing inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224731-ducati-2017-2018-supersport-motorcycles-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224731-ducati-2017-2018-supersport-motorcycles-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V371000
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“Ducati 2017-2018 Supersport Motorcycles: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224731-ducati-2017-2018-supersport-motorcycles-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V371000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V371000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel hoses are routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which can cause them to melt when hot. If the hoses melt, fuel leaks may occur, increasing the risk of fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport and Supersport S motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific hose routing issue are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2017-2018 model with a Supersport or Supersport S name. The recall applies to bikes where the fuel hoses are near the exhaust manifold.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to get the recall notification and have the hose routing inspected by a dealer.
Have Hose Routing Inspected
Dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct it for free if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The fuel hoses are routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which can cause them to melt when hot, leading to fuel leaks and fire risk.
How can I check if my bike is affected?
Check if your motorcycle is a 2017-2018 model with a Supersport or Supersport S name. The recall applies to bikes where the fuel hoses are near the exhaust manifold.
What should I do if my bike is affected?
Contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 to have the hose routing inspected by a dealer for free.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V371000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 18V371000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 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 #18V371000 (May 6, 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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