2017–2020 Ducati Monster 1200, 2017–2020 Ducati Monster 797, 2018–2020 Ducati Monster 821 and 2 other models Recall: Air may permeate the rear brake system
NHTSA campaign 21V315000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed May 4, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V315000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.