Ducati Xdiavel recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 20, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ducati North America recalls 2016–2017 Ducati Xdiavel

Recall number

16V679000

Brand / firm

Ducati

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,433 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.