Ducati is recalling 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles due to potential battery terminal breakage causing engine stalls and crash risks. Free repairs available.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Ducati is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles because the battery negative terminal may break, causing sudden power loss and engine stalls that could lead to crashes. Owners should contact Ducati for free repairs.
The negative terminal on the battery can break, causing sudden power loss. This may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2019-2020 Ducati Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the repair are at risk of engine stalls during operation.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 or 950 SP model. The recall began December 10, 2019, and applies to all these models.
Call 1-888-391-5446 to schedule a free inspection and repair for your motorcycle.
Ducati will install insulation pads to better secure the battery after the repair.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
The negative terminal on the battery may break, causing sudden power loss and engine stalls that could lead to crashes.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 or 950 SP model. The recall began December 10, 2019.
Ducati will inspect and reroute the negative cable, and install insulation pads to secure the battery.
The recall began December 10, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for repairs; owners can contact Ducati for free service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V780000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 19V780000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003. 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.
