Ducati Xdiavel S problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2016–2023: 4 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Seats #23V820000 · 2023 · 2,906 units
Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 xdiavel s and xdiavel std motorcycles. the passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
Risk: A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and also apply a warning sticker on the component, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 19, 2024. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-23-005.
Structure #23V620000 · 2023 · 842 units
Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2020 xdiavel s and xdiavel standard motorcycles. the side stand bracket may fail, causing the side stand to open while riding and resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Risk: Unexpected engine shutdown while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2023. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-23-004.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #17V812000 · 2017 · 6,758 units
Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including std, s, fe and sl models), monster 1200 motorcycles (including s and r models), multistrada motorcycles (including s and pp models), 2015-2017 panigale r, 2016-2018 xdaviel s motorcycles and 2017-2018 scrambler 800 cafã© racer motorcycles. these motorcycles are equipped with brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 15, 2018. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
Wheels #16V370000 · 2016 · 925 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 re
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