Ducati is recalling certain 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles due to potential valve head failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact Ducati for free engine replacement.
A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of crash.
Ducati is recalling 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles because worn valve guides might cause the valve head to break, which could lead to engine failure and increase crash risk. Affected owners should get their engines replaced at no cost.
Worn valve guides can cause the valve head to break, which may lead to reduced engine performance and increase the risk of a crash. This happens because the broken valve head could cause the engine to malfunction while riding.
Owners of 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 S motorcycles are affected. Riders with these bikes face the highest risk due to potential engine failure during use.
Check for 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles. The recall started April 23, 2021, and affects specific models with excessive valve guide wear.
Call 1-888-391-5446 to get your engine replaced at no cost.
Ducati will replace the entire motorcycle engine with a new one at no cost.
Ducati will notify owners, and the dealer will replace the entire motorcycle engine with another engine, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-002.
Excessive wear of the valve guides may cause the valve head to break, which could decrease engine performance and increase crash risk.
Check if you own a 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 S motorcycle. The recall started April 23, 2021, and affects models with excessive valve guide wear.
Contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 to arrange a free engine replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V212000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 21V212000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and the dealer will replace the entire motorcycle engine with another engine, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-002. 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.
