Ducati recalls 2020 Monster 1200 motorcycles with air in rear brake system that could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free brake hose repairs.
Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Ducati is recalling certain 2020 Monster 1200 motorcycles because air in the rear brake system may reduce braking effectiveness, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Owners should have the rear brake hoses replaced by a dealer at no cost.
Air in the rear brake system can reduce braking effectiveness, requiring longer stopping distances. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during sudden stops or emergency maneuvers.
Owners of 2020 Ducati Monster 1200 motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix may face longer stopping distances and higher crash risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020 Monster 1200 model. The recall covers specific years and models from 2017-2020. Owners received notification letters mailed on June 28, 2021.
Dealers will install new rear brake hoses at no cost to fix the air in the brake system.
Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Air may permeate the rear brake system, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing stopping distance, which raises crash risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020 Monster 1200 model. The recall covers specific years and models from 2017-2020.
Contact a Ducati dealer for free rear brake hose installation to fix the air in the brake system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V315000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 21V315000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. 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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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.
