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NHTSA Recall 19V780000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

Ducati North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 793 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Ducati Hypermotard.

793
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (December 10)
NHTSA campaign19V780000
Manufacturer campaignSRV-RCL-19-003
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedOctober 30, 2019
Owner notificationDecember 10, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.

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 19V780000

Make and modelModel years
Ducati Hypermotard2019, 2020

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.