Ducati Scrambler problems & recalls

Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2021 scrambler 800 night shift motorcycles. the front and rear turn signal lights may not flash brightly enough. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Turn signal lights that aren't bright enough can reduce other driver's ability to see that the turn signals have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front and rear turn signals, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-21-009.

Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 scrambler 1100 motorcycles. the exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.

Risk: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2021. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-20-003.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.