2017 Ducati Monster Problems: 3 Known Issues

On the 2015-2018 Ducati Monster, a crack can form in the front brake master cylinder piston, which on affected bikes is made of polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) plastic. The master cylinder may then not build enough pressure, reducing front braking and leaving only the rear brake, which can significantly lengthen stopping distances and raise crash risk. Ducati says track use, frequent ABS interventions or a tip-over can make failure more likely; the rear brake is not affected. Applies to: Certain 2015–2018 Ducati Monster 1200 S and Monster 1200 R built March 4, 2015 to October 23, 2017 with a Brembo PPS front master cylinder piston, under NHTSA 17V-812, Transport Canada 2017-637 and Ducati bulletin SRV-RCL-18-001. The same campaign covers some 1299 Panigale, Panigale R, Multistrada, XDiavel S and Scrambler Cafe Racer models. Eligibility is by VIN.

On the 2014-2021 Ducati Monster, two separate recalls cover the rear brake hoses. Under 21V315, gas can permeate the rear hose material and reduce rear brake effectiveness, lengthening stopping distances. Under 21V335, a rear hose material with lower heat resistance, exposed in one area to hot exhaust-manifold airflow, can be damaged and fail suddenly, losing rear brake function and increasing the risk of a crash; the front brake is a separate hydraulic system and is not affected. Applies to: 21V315: 2017–2020 Monster 797 and Monster 1200, and 2018–2020 Monster 821, that had not already received the hose-update bulletin (CR188, CR193 or CR191). 21V335 (Ducati SRV-RCL-21-010 / CR217): Monster 821 MY 2015–2021, Monster 1200 S/standard MY 2014–2021 and Monster 1200 R MY 2016–2019 that left the factory with, or later received, the newer hose material. Bulletin SRV-TSB-21-010 (CR222) separately has dealers check rear pedal travel on 2015–2017 Monster 821, 2014–2016 Monster 1200 S/standard and 2016–2019 Monster 1200 R and replace the hoses if required. Eligibility is by VIN; a bike can be in more than one campaign.

On the 2017-2019 Ducati Monster, because of a supplier error, the interference fit between the gear-shift lever and its tip (knob) may be non-conforming, and in some cases the tip can come out. The shift lever can then fail, possibly leaving the rider unable to shift gears, or causing a crash. Applies to: 2017–2019 Ducati Monster 821 and Monster 1200, all model versions, under NHTSA 18V-835, Transport Canada 2018659 and Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-18-007 (CR168). The same campaign covers the 2017–2019 SuperSport. Eligibility is by VIN.