Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V188000 Reported May 1, 2012

Rear brake pads

Ducati North America · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 283 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V188000
Manufacturer Campaign
RCL-12-003
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
283
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2012

Defect Summary

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, streetfighter, hypermotard, multistrada, and monster motorcycles. the friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads.

Safety Consequence

If the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing the stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the rear brake pads free of charge. the safety recall began on may 21, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference recall ID 12V188000 or campaign RCL-12-003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V188000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V188000?

NHTSA recall 12V188000 was issued by Ducati North America on May 1, 2012. It addresses: Rear brake pads. The recall affects approximately 283 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V188000 or the manufacturer campaign number RCL-12-003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.