Ducati recalls Multistrada V4 S motorcycles

Ducati North America is recalling 129 model year 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles.

Excessive wear of the valve guides may cause the valve head to break.

A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and the dealer will replace the entire motorcycle engine free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin April 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Ducati customer service at (888) 391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-002.