The 2015 Ducati Monster 821 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA recall 21V335000 · May 11, 2021 · 1,312 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Aug 1, 2017 · 1,500 milesService brakes, hydraulic The contact owns a 2015 Ducati Monster 821. The contact stated that while riding at a moderate rate of speed, the rear brakes failed as the motorcycle began to roll backward. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and expressed his concern about the dangers of a possible failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The brake lines were bled, and the motorcycle was repaired. Upon speaking with the dealer, he was informed that they were aware of the potential failure with the brakes however, no action was taken. The contact felt unsafe owning the motorcycle. The motorcycle was sold. Recently, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V335000 (Service Brakes,…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.