2016 DUCATI Multistrada 1200 Recalls

1. Recall 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.

   Possible Effects

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

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2014-12-01 - 2015-06-11

   Vehicles Affected

   869

2. Recall Description

   Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle''s rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.

   Possible Effects

   If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle''s handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati''s number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2016-03-15 - 2017-01-30

   Vehicles Affected

   568