Ducati recall: Steering
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 multistrada 1200, and model year 2011, diavel motorcycles. The electronic steering lock may fail to disengage during the motorcycle "key-on" process. This has been linked directly to a certain revision of the hands free device software. It could result in a situation where the motorcycle's engine might start while the steering lock is still engaged. A rider could start the motorcycle and attempt to ride away while the steering is still locked.
What could happen
The rider could experience the inability to steer increasing the risk of low speed tip-over or collision, thus increasing the potential for injury to the rider.
The fix
The dealer will update the software of the hands free control unit free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati Diavel 2011
- Ducati Mts1200 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V253000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 21, 2011
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,051
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 18, 2009 to Jul 28, 2010
- Part
- Steering
Notes
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: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 5, 2011
- Ducati recall: Steering Aug 2, 2010
- Ducati recall: Structure Aug 2, 2010
- Ducati recall: Vehicle speed control Aug 2, 2010
- Ducati recall: Structure Apr 6, 2023
- Ducati recall: Structure Aug 3, 2012
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.