Ducati Performance Desert X Soft Side Bags recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 16, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ducati North America recalls Ducati Performance Desert X Soft Side Bags

Recall number

23E021000

Brand / firm

Ducati Performance

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 65 units

Why it was recalled

A bag that contacts the motorcycle exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain Ducati Performance Desert X Soft Side Bags Kits with part number 96781971AA, designed to fit 2023 DesertX motorcycles. The right-side bag may contact the exhaust during motorcycle use.

What to do

As an interim action, dealers will provide owners updated assembly instructions. Once parts are available, dealers will install a new right-side bag frame. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.