{"id":2141,"date":"2025-02-01T13:14:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T13:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=2141"},"modified":"2025-02-01T13:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T13:14:45","slug":"ducati-issues-recall-for-2025-v4-motorcycles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/ducati-issues-recall-for-2025-v4-motorcycles\/","title":{"rendered":"Ducati Issues Recall for 2025 Panigale V4 Motorcycles Over Rear Brake Failure Risk \u2013 What Owners Need to Know and How to Get It Fixed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducati North America has issued a <strong>safety recall<\/strong> for certain <strong>2025 Panigale V4 motorcycles<\/strong> due to a <strong>potential rear brake failure<\/strong> caused by heat damage to the brake hose. The issue, which could result in a <strong>complete loss of rear brake functionality<\/strong>, has prompted the company to recall approximately <strong>592 motorcycles<\/strong> and implement a corrective fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Ducati has <strong>not reported any injuries, accidents, or property damage<\/strong> linked to the issue as of January 16, 2025, the recall has been filed with the <strong>U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)<\/strong> as a <strong>precautionary safety measure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#understanding-the-recall-whats-wrong-with-the-rear-brake-system\">Understanding the Recall: What\u2019s Wrong With the Rear Brake System?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-many-motorcycles-are-affected\">How Many Motorcycles Are Affected?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#warning-signs-of-rear-brake-hose-failure\">Warning Signs of Rear Brake Hose Failure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-ducati-is-doing-to-fix-the-issue\">What Ducati Is Doing to Fix the Issue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-affected-ducati-owners-do-now\">What Should Affected Ducati Owners Do Now?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts-ducatis-commitment-to-rider-safety\">Final Thoughts: Ducati\u2019s Commitment to Rider Safety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understanding-the-recall-whats-wrong-with-the-rear-brake-system\"><strong>Understanding the Recall: What\u2019s Wrong With the Rear Brake System?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducati\u2019s <strong>2025 Panigale V4 models<\/strong> do not use a <strong>linked brake system<\/strong>, meaning that the <strong>front and rear brakes operate independently<\/strong>. The recall was issued after Ducati identified that <strong>under certain conditions<\/strong>, the <strong>rear brake hose<\/strong> could be exposed to <strong>excessive heat<\/strong>, leading to potential <strong>heat damage and failure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the <strong>rear brake hose becomes compromised<\/strong>, the following safety risks can arise:<br>\u26a0 <strong>Reduced or complete loss of rear brake function<\/strong><br>\u26a0 <strong>Potential brake fluid leakage<\/strong><br>\u26a0 <strong>Increased risk of a crash due to rear brake failure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the <strong>front brakes remain fully functional<\/strong>, Ducati considers this <strong>a serious safety concern<\/strong>, warranting an immediate recall and free repairs for affected owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/over-317000-ram-hd-trucks-recalled\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1350\">Over 317,000 Ram HD Trucks Recalled for Serious Braking System Issue: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/jeep-recall-63000-cherokees-roll-away-lose-power\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1981\">Jeep Recall Alert: Over 63,000 Cherokees Could Roll Away or Lose Power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/tesla-issues-recall-for-694000-warning-issue\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1654\">Tesla Issues Recall for 694,000+ Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Warning Issue: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-motorcycles-are-affected\"><strong>How Many Motorcycles Are Affected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/ducati-issues-recall-for-2025-v4-motorcycles\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/ducati-issues-recall-for-2025-v4-motorcycles\/\">Ducati North America\u2019s recall<\/a> report<\/strong>, approximately <strong>592 motorcycles<\/strong> are potentially affected. Ducati estimates that this accounts for <strong>1% of the total Panigale V4 population<\/strong> in circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Identify If Your Motorcycle Is Affected:<\/strong><br>\u2714 Ducati has listed affected models in <strong>safety recall campaign bulletin SRV-RCL-25-001<\/strong><br>\u2714 The issue is most likely present in motorcycles <strong>manufactured before January 10, 2025<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Panigale V4 motorcycles built after January 10, 2025, are NOT affected<\/strong> as Ducati has already corrected the issue on its production line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warning-signs-of-rear-brake-hose-failure\"><strong>Warning Signs of Rear Brake Hose Failure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducati advises owners to <strong>check for early warning signs<\/strong> before riding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Visual Inspection<\/strong>: Look for <strong>signs of heat damage<\/strong> on the rear brake hose<br>\u2705 <strong>Pre-Ride Brake Check<\/strong>: Owners should conduct a <strong>pre-ride brake performance test<\/strong>, as recommended in the Owner\u2019s Manual<br>\u2705 <strong>Brake Fluid Levels<\/strong>: If the <strong>rear brake fluid is leaking or running low<\/strong>, this may indicate hose failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any of these warning signs are present, Ducati <strong>urges riders to stop using the rear brake immediately and rely on the front brake<\/strong> until repairs are completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-ducati-is-doing-to-fix-the-issue\"><strong>What Ducati Is Doing to Fix the Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducati has already begun <strong>notifying its dealer network<\/strong> of the issue between <strong>January 24 and January 31, 2025<\/strong>. Affected <strong>owners will receive official notification letters<\/strong> from Ducati <strong>between February 18 and February 28, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recall <strong>fix is simple yet effective<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udee0 <strong>Ducati dealers will reposition the heat-reflective sheathing on the rear brake hose<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udee0 <strong>A high-heat-resistant gray zip tie will be installed to secure the brake hose away from heat exposure<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udee0 <strong>The repair will take approximately 30 minutes and will be performed free of charge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducati has detailed the repair process in a <strong>15-page service bulletin<\/strong> to ensure proper installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-affected-ducati-owners-do-now\"><strong>What Should Affected Ducati Owners Do Now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Check If Your Bike Is Part of the Recall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0d Look up your motorcycle\u2019s <strong>VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)<\/strong> and check Ducati\u2019s <strong>official recall bulletin SRV-RCL-25-001<\/strong> or contact your dealer for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Schedule a Free Repair at an Authorized Ducati Dealer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 Ducati recommends owners <strong>schedule an appointment as soon as possible<\/strong> with an <strong>authorized Ducati dealership<\/strong> for a <strong>free recall repair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Continue Riding With Caution Until the Repair Is Completed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea6 Ducati advises that <strong>if your rear brake function is normal<\/strong>, you may <strong>continue riding<\/strong> your motorcycle <strong>to the dealership<\/strong> for repairs.<br>\u26a0 <strong>If you experience any rear brake failure, use only the front brake to slow down and stop<\/strong> and avoid unnecessary riding until the repair is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/kia-issues-recall-for-over-22000-ev9-suvs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1875\">Kia Issues Recall for Over 22,000 EV9 SUVs: Missing Seat Bolts Pose Safety Risk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/2024-bmw-recall-list-models-and-issues\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1853\">BMW Recall List 2025: Models and Issues You Need to Know About<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/blendjet-2-recall-4-8-million-portable-blenders\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1912\">BlendJet Recall 4.8 Million Portable Blenders Pulled for Fire and Blade Hazards<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts-ducatis-commitment-to-rider-safety\"><strong>Final Thoughts: Ducati\u2019s Commitment to Rider Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducati has taken <strong>swift action<\/strong> to address this <strong>potential safety hazard<\/strong>, ensuring that <strong>2025 Panigale V4 owners receive a timely and effective fix<\/strong>. While <strong>no accidents or injuries have been reported<\/strong>, Ducati\u2019s <strong>proactive recall<\/strong> underscores the company\u2019s commitment to <strong>rider safety and product reliability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own a <strong>2025 Ducati Panigale V4<\/strong>, <strong>check your motorcycle\u2019s recall status today<\/strong> and schedule your free repair to ensure your bike remains <strong>safe and fully functional<\/strong> on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the latest updates on this recall, visit <strong>Ducati North America\u2019s official website<\/strong> or contact your <strong>local Ducati dealer<\/strong>. \ud83d\ude80\ud83c\udfcd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ducati North America has issued a safety recall for certain 2025 Panigale V4 motorcycles due to a potential rear brake failure caused by heat damage to the brake hose. The issue, which could result in a complete loss of rear brake functionality, has prompted the company to recall approximately 592 motorcycles and implement a corrective&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/ducati-issues-recall-for-2025-v4-motorcycles\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[28],"class_list":["post-2141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-recalls"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2184,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141\/revisions\/2184"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}