RECALLS — DUCATI MONSTER 821
Ducati Monster 821 recalls
Ducati Monster 821 model years 2014–2021 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
04- Brakes#2021283
231 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake hose could become damaged by heat and fail. If this happens, there would be a sudden loss of rear brakes. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ducati will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the rear brake hose.
- Brakes#2021274
1,037 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, air may seep into the rear brake system over time. If this happens, there could be reduced rear braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking could cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ducati will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your motorcycle to a dealer to install a new rear brake hose.
- Powertrain#2018659
471 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the shift knob may not have been properly attached to the shift lever and could loosen while riding. If this were to occur, an operator may not be able to change gears, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the torque of the shift knob. If the shift knob is loose, the dealer will replace the entire shift lever.
- Accessories#2018642
5 units affected
On certain motorcycles equipped with an aftermarket clip-on handlebar adapter plate, the adapter plate riser may crack and fail. This could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Owners should stop using the recalled parts immediately. Correction: Owners are advised to contact Woodcraft at (978) 297-2977 or email <a href="mailto:info@woodcraft-cfm.com">info@woodcraft-cfm.com</a> for a replacement main center section of the clip-on adapter plate assembly.<br><br> This recall affects the following clip-on adapter plate part numbers, which were sold as accessories from 2015 to early 2017: 12-0407AP, 12-1407, 2012-2407, 12-1630, 12-1631, 12-2630, 12-2631.<br><br> This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as these aftermarket products were not regulated by the Act.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada