Negative battery terminal may fail causing stall
Defect Summary
Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 hypermotard 950 and hypermotard 950 sp motorcycles. the negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. in addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2019. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-19-003.
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FAQ: Recall 19V780000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V780000?
NHTSA recall 19V780000 was issued by Ducati North America on October 30, 2019. It addresses: Negative battery terminal may fail causing stall. The recall affects approximately 793 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V780000 or the manufacturer campaign number SRV-RCL-19-003. 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.