WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 12, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Ducati Recall – Air May Reduce Effectiveness of Rear Brakes
Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V315000
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,909
| MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
| DUCATI | MONSTER 797 | 2017 – 2020 |
| DUCATI | MONSTER 821 | 2018 – 2020 |
| DUCATI | MONSTER 1200 | 2017 – 2020 |
| DUCATI | SUPERSPORT | 2017 – 2020 |
| DUCATI | XDIAVEL | 2016 – 2020 |
Summary: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear bake system.
Remedy: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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
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