2017–2019 Ducati Monster 1200, 2017–2019 Ducati Monster 821, 2017–2019 Ducati Supersport Recall: Shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the…
NHTSA campaign 18V835000 · Power Train · filed Nov 27, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
The risk
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ducati | Monster 1200 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ducati | Monster 821 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ducati | Supersport | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V835000 (manufacturer number SRV-RCL-18-007). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.