DUCATI MONSTER 821 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ducati North America
NHTSA Campaign: 21V335000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
Safety Issue:

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

Potential Risk:
Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local DUCATI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DUCATI
Notice Date: Jul 12, 2021
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
Ducati North America
NHTSA Campaign: 21V315000 SAFETY RECALL
5.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 4, 2021
Safety Issue:

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Potential Risk:
Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local DUCATI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DUCATI
Notice Date: Jun 28, 2021
Recall Date: May 4, 2021
Ducati North America
NHTSA Campaign: 18V835000 SAFETY RECALL
2.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local DUCATI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DUCATI
Mfg Campaign: SRV-RCL-18-007
Notice Date: Jan 14, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2018

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Ducati North America
Campaign: 11386094 Other
Jan 2, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WENT FOR A RIDE LAST JANUARY 1,2021 AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO APPROACH THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT I APPLIED BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE FRONT BRAKE IS WORKING.. SO WHEN I GOT INTO A VACANT LOT I TRIED TO USE THE REAR BRAKE BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HITTING THE TOP PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.. IT HAS ONLY 702 MILES.. IM GLAD THAT I GOT HOME SAFE USING TRAIL BRAKING(FRONT BRAKE ONLY) I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IT IS FULL AND NO LEAKS AT ALL.

Corrective Action:

WENT FOR A RIDE LAST JANUARY 1,2021 AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO APPROACH THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT I APPLIED BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE FRONT BRAKE IS WORKING.. SO WHEN I GOT INTO A VACANT LOT I TRIED TO USE THE REAR BRAKE BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HITTING THE TOP PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.. IT HAS ONLY 702 MILES.. IM GLAD THAT I GOT HOME SAFE USING TRAIL BRAKING(FRONT BRAKE ONLY) I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IT IS FULL AND NO LEAKS AT ALL.

Additional Notes:

WENT FOR A RIDE LAST JANUARY 1,2021 AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO APPROACH THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT I APPLIED BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE FRONT BRAKE IS WORKING.. SO WHEN I GOT INTO A VACANT LOT I TRIED TO USE THE REAR BRAKE BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HITTING THE TOP PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.. IT HAS ONLY 702 MILES.. IM GLAD THAT I GOT HOME SAFE USING TRAIL BRAKING(FRONT BRAKE ONLY) I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IT IS FULL AND NO LEAKS AT ALL.

Manufacturer: DUCATI
Mfg Campaign: 11386094
Notice Date: Jan 2, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 2, 2021
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