The defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017 Superleggera motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pads friction material to detach from the backing plate.
The risk
If the front brake pads friction material detaches from the backing plate occurs, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-001.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati 1299 Superleggera | 2017 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati 1299 Superleggera | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2020
14 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the service brakes; Ducati North America filed 41 campaigns in all.
| 20V588000 24 Sept 2020 | General Motors LLC |
| 20V476000 13 Aug 2020 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 20V469000 10 Aug 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V454000 4 Aug 2020 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 20V435000 28 Jul 2020 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 20V323000 4 Jun 2020 | Braun Ambulances |
| 20V313000 28 May 2020 | Frazer |
| 20V291000 20 May 2020 | Halcore Group, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020