2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake and transmission components as indicated by the recall data. No individual complaints were submitted through NHTSA.
Six recalls address concerns mainly involving hydraulic brake systems and manual transmission shift mechanisms. These affect safety-critical systems and involve thousands of vehicles across multiple production years.
Recalls- Rear brake hoses. Recall 21V335000 affects 1,312 motorcycles. Rear brake hoses may be damaged by heat, potentially causing rear brake failure and increasing crash risk. Dealers replace hoses free of charge with owner notifications sent starting July 12, 2021.
- Front brake master cylinder. Recall 17V812000 involves 6,758 motorcycles. Brembo front brake master cylinders may fail, leading to loss of front braking ability and greater crash risk. The fix includes piston replacement at no cost. Notifications began February 15, 2018.
- Rear brake system air intrusion. Recall 21V315000 covers 5,909 motorcycles. Air may enter the rear brake system, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing stopping distance. Dealers install new rear brake hoses free of charge. Letters mailed June 28, 2021.
- Shift knob detachment. Recall 18V835000 affects 2,742 motorcycles. Poor assembly of the shift lever may cause the knob to detach, preventing gear shifts and raising crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace the knob as needed at no cost. Recall notification began January 14, 2019.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall work on brake or transmission defects may want to review their state’s lemon law protections. Persistent safety-related problems warrant consultation with qualified legal counsel.
2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
16721
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200
1312 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Risk: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200
5909 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200
2742 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 DUCATI MONSTER 1200
6758 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.