Recalls for 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Posted on: 2015-10-09
Description
Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 multistrada 1200 and 1200 s motorcycles manufactured december 1, 2014, to june 11, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.

Consequence
If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.  

Corrective Action
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on november 5, 2015.  Owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.  The recall number for this recall is rcl-15-003.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.