Ducati North America: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Ducati North America in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 12, 2016

(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-16-004)

Side Stand Pivot Bolt Nut may Detach

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.

NHTSA ID: 16V891000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 5,502

Consequence Summary:

If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 58.71

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October 12, 2016

(Campaign #: RCL-16-003(B))

Side Stand Screw may Loosen and cause Bike to Fall

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The side stand plate lower fastening screw on the affected motorcycles may not be sufficiently tightened, causing the stand to fail and the bike to fall. Additionally, during normal use on the road, the loosening of the lower screw could cause damage to the side stand sensor switch, causing the engine to stall.

NHTSA ID: 16V729000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,433

Consequence Summary:

If the lower stand place screw becomes loose it can cause the bike to fall, or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Corrective Action:

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot and side stand plate fastening screw, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003(B).

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.39

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September 20, 2016

(Campaign #: RCL-16-003A)

Final Drive Pulley Nut Insufficiently Tightened

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V679000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,433

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.39

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May 26, 2016

(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-16-001)

Rear Wheel may have been Installed Incorrectly

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V370000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 925

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.41

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May 23, 2016

(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-16-002)

Clutch Component may Break and Rear Wheel may Lock

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured April 8, 2014, through November 13, 2014. On the affected motorcycles, the damper plate assembled between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly could break due to fatigue, and result in the engine seizing, and therefore, the rear wheel locking up.

NHTSA ID: 16V339000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 168

Consequence Summary:

A rear wheel lock up may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new clutch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.36

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