Ducati XDiavel problems & recalls

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.

Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 monster 797, monster 1200, supersport, 2016-2020 xdiavel, and 2018-2020 monster 821 motorcycles. air may permeate the rear brake system.

Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2018 xdiavel s and xdiavel std motorcycles. the side stand bracket may fatigue under load, resulting in failure of the side stand assembly and a potential for the motorcycle to fall when stationary on the stand.

Risk: A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 15 2021. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-21-001.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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).

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.