Ducati recall related to oil leak

[TK4]

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.
The potential number of units affected is 651.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati’s number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.

 

[Trials]

.... Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the...

lol They all do that!
That's why you route the breather into the box and put a drain at the bottom, ideally located right above your chain.

 

[Trials]

I bet there are a lot more then 651 bikes out there that have been modified similar to this, because people simply don't understand how a motor works. If you are one of those people, be advised this is a really, really dumb idea, first it will kill your motors performance, then it will pump oil into places that should never see positive oil pressure and potentially destroy your motor, possibly set your ride on fire.

This poor sod actually though there was something wrong with his engine after he butchered it.

 

[Wingboy]

Seen this happen on many twins. It's always caused by backyard mechanics doing dumb things, like adding a cool vent filter or more often overfilling the crankcase.