Ducati Recall of certain Streetfighter V4 and Streetfighter V4 S motorcycles

200814 Ducati Recall - 2021 Streetfighter V4 (678)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 14, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Ducati Recall: Flywheel May Break Causing Engine Oil Leak

Leaking oil may drip into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V460000

Manufacturer: Ducati North America

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 156

Summary: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Streetfighter V4 and Streetfighter V4 S motorcycles. The generator rotor (flywheel) may break, damaging the generator cover and causing oil leakage from the engine.

Remedy: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will inspect the production dates on the generator rotors (flywheels) and replace them, as necessary. The recall is scheduled to begin September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati’s number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-002.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration