NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Ducati Scrambler
The 2018 Ducati Scrambler has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ducati dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Ducati Scrambler. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA #20V781000Reported December 15, 2020 · Ducati North America
Defect description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Safety consequence
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
Notes
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.