NHTSA Recall 21V212000: Engine
Ducati North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 2021 Ducati Multistrada.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V212000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SRV-RCL-21-002 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | March 25, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles. Excessive wear of the valve guides may cause the valve head to break.
Safety risk
A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and the dealer will replace the entire motorcycle engine with another engine, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-002.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V212000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati Multistrada | 2021 |
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.