Safety Recall: Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale V4 Tricolore, Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia, Streetfighter V4, Streetfighter V4 S – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 06, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000035437
Product: Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale V4 Tricolore, Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia, Streetfighter V4, Streetfighter V4 S
Brand: Ducati
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

Ducati Japan has announced a recall affecting six motorcycle models: Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale V4 Tricolore, Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia, Streetfighter V4, and Streetfighter V4 S. The recall was registered with the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan (CAA) under ID 00000035437 and concerns a defect in the braking system, specifically the rear brake hose heat shield tube.

The defect involves the rear brake hose heat shield tube (制動装置（リアブレーキホースの遮熱チューブ）) which may degrade or fail, potentially leading to reduced braking performance. This poses a safety risk to riders and is classified as a repair-level recall. The remedy will be provided free of charge, with details coordinated through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

Owners of affected motorcycles should take the following steps:

• Check if your motorcycle is included by contacting an authorized Ducati dealer or the MLIT recall database.
• Schedule a free repair appointment at an authorized Ducati service center as soon as possible after the remedy start date of June 19, 2026.
• Do not ride the motorcycle if you experience any brake issues; contact Ducati roadside assistance for towing to a dealer.

AFFECTED BATCHES & TARGET SPECIFICS

– **Target Model / Type:** N/A
– **JAN Barcode:** N/A
– **Affected Serial / Lot Numbers:** N/A
– **Total Units Affected:** N/A

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY NOTES

Recall notice issued by Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) under management number 00000035437. The defect involves the rear brake hose heat shield tube (制動装置（リアブレーキホースの遮熱チューブ）) which may cause brake performance issues. Remedy is repair (修理). Contact and remedy details are referenced to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (国土交通省). Remedy start date is June 19, 2026.

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