2018 DUCATI PANIGALE 1299 FE Recall

Campaign:: 18V480000 on 07/23/2018
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Manufactured:: 09/17/2017 - 12/31/2017
Affected:: 72
Defect:: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2018 ducati panigale v4, panigale 959, panigale 1299 fe, and hypermotard motorcycles. the friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
Consequence:: If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began august 27, 2018. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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.

2018 DUCATI PANIGALE 1299 FE TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: SRV-ESB-18-004
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Immobilizer systems - this electronic service bulletin supersedes srv-esb-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding ducati immobilizer systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. the
Bulletin:: SRV-SRB-18-028
Component:: 101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:: Procedure to check and adjust the clutch fluid pressure - this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about reports of difficulty in detection of the "neutral" gear (n) with consequent possible engine cranking. it also prov