NHTSA Recall 17V812000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
Ducati North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,758 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ducati 1299.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V812000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | December 15, 2017 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Safety risk
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V812000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati 1299 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Ducati Monster 1200 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Ducati Multistrada | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Ducati Panigale R | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer | 2017, 2018 |
| Ducati Xdiavel S | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.