2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer recalls and problems

The 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ducati dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer recalls

Recall 17V-812: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Dec 15, 2017 · 6,758 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: 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 CafÃ© 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.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Aug 13, 2022

I had this motorcycle serviced on March 18th, 2022 with 11,299 miles on the odometer. At that service in March of 2022, the technician indicated that the brakes were "1-Good" on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being "unroadworthy." Within those 4 months between the braking issue, there was no indication that the brakes needed attention. On July 23rd, 2022, with 11,950 miles on the bike, while leaving the parking lot of my apartment complex and entering the roadway there was zero braking power from the rear brakes. There was visibly clean brake fluid in the reservoir, but no grabbing power. This was the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer: 17V-812 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports).

Are Ducati recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ducati dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.