Ducati Recalls Thousands of Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Hose Risk

Ducati North America is initiating a recall affecting approximately 1,440 of its 2025 and 2026 model year Streetfighter and Panigale motorcycles. The recall, reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), addresses a potential defect in the rear brake hose that could lead to a sudden loss of rear braking function.

The issue stems from a specific section of the rear brake hose, situated between the ABS control unit and the rear brake caliper. This section may not be adequately insulated from the heat generated by the exhaust manifolds. Under certain conditions, including simultaneous braking force that increases pressure within the hose, this overheating can cause damage. Such damage could result in a sudden loss of rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash and potential injuries. While the defect specifically impacts the rear brake system, the front braking system remains unaffected due to its independent hydraulic operation. Ducati North America has stated that it has not received any reports of accidents, injuries, or property damage related to this specific issue in the United States.

The affected models include the 2025 and 2026 Ducati Streetfighter S/STD V4 and the 2025 and 2026 Ducati Panigale S/STD V4. The production dates for these motorcycles range from March 13, 2025, to April 28, 2025, for some Streetfighter models, with other affected Panigale and Streetfighter models produced between June 4, 2025, and July 7, 2025, and a significant portion of Panigale models produced from September 6, 2024, to July 25, 2025. While the estimated percentage of involved motorcycles with the defect is 1.8%, all motorcycles within the identified VIN ranges require remedy.

Ducati North America will notify dealers and affected owners regarding the recall. Dealers will be instructed to replace the thermal shield with a more protective, extended version at no cost to the owner. This updated thermal shield is designed to reduce the temperatures to which the brake hose is exposed, thereby preventing potential damage. The remedy has already been implemented on Ducati Motor Holding’s production lines since mid-September 2025.

Owners are advised not to drive their affected motorcycles and to park them outside. While early damage to the brake hose might be visually detectable or lead to a noticeable loss of rear brake performance during a pre-ride check, the failure could also occur suddenly and without warning if the issue remains undetected.

This new recall supersedes a previous recall campaign, 25V013, which addressed earlier iterations of the thermal shield. Any Ducati VINs that have not yet completed the previous recall are included in this new, broader campaign. The VINs for affected motorcycles will be searchable starting February 3, 2026. Ducati anticipates initiating owner notifications for this recall between March 3 and March 10, 2026.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Ducati North America and the NHTSA.

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