Ducati recalls 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles with potential electrical short-circuit fire risk. Owners must have cable guide and self-locking cable tie installed by dealers.
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Ducati is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles because the exhaust valve cable could short-circuit with the battery wire, risking fire. This fix requires a free dealer installation of a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie.
The exhaust valve cable can contact the main positive battery wire, causing an electrical short-circuit. This short-circuit increases the risk of fire, especially if the cable is not properly secured.
Owners of 2018-2021 Ducati Scrambler 1100 motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific exhaust valve cable setup are most at risk of fire.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 model. The recall applies to vehicles with the exhaust valve cable that could contact the battery wire.
Call 1-888-391-5446 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule the free repair.
Dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable at no cost.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire, causing a short-circuit that increases fire risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 model with the exhaust valve cable that could contact the battery wire.
Dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V781000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 20V781000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003. 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.
