Ducati Xdiavel S recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ducati North America recalls 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S

Recall number

16V370000

Brand / firm

Ducati

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 925 units

Why it was recalled

If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rear wheel and install rubber inserts to prevent the wheel from being improperly installed. Any wheel that is found to have been improperly installed will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.