2018 Ducati Hypermotard recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Ducati Hypermotard. Every recall repair is free at any Ducati dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Ducati Hypermotard. Check your Hypermotard by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Ducati Hypermotard recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V480000
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
- Risk
- If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
2018 Ducati Hypermotard complaints and service bulletins
Ducati has issued at least 31 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Engine and Engine Cooling (18)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (11)
- Equipment (7)
- Electrical System (6)
- Power Train (4)
- Suspension (4)
Read Ducati Hypermotard owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your Hypermotard by VIN
Not every 2018 Ducati Hypermotard is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Ducati dealer.