Ducati recall: Steering
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 motorcycles. During production an incorrect screw may have been installed in the motorcycle's steering head. This situation could cause the steering head to possibly become loose during normal operation.
What could happen
Any loosening of the steering head could adversely affect the driver's ability to steer the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealer will replace the steering head screw with the correct screw. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 13, 2010. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati Mts1200 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V358000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Aug 13, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 196
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- RCL-10-003
Notes
Ducati safety recall no. Rcl-10-003.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ducati recall: Steering Apr 21, 2011
- Ducati recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 5, 2011
- Ducati recall: Structure Aug 2, 2010
- Ducati recall: Vehicle speed control Aug 2, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.