Ducati issues multi-bike recall due to brake failure

Ducati has issued a recall on multiple motorcycles when it was found that the motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail and pose an increased risk of a crash. This recall affects potentially 8,000 motorcycles. 

Affected models include 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), and Panigale R, and XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles.

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 800/231-6696.