Ducati recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
What could happen
If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V274000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 25, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 568
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 15, 2016 to Jan 30, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- SRV-RCL-17-002
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ducati recall: Structure Oct 9, 2015
- Ducati recall: Vehicle speed control Mar 16, 2015
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.