Ducati Recalls 2010 Multistrada 1200 S Touring Edition for Center Stand Defect
Ducati is recalling 495 model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 S Touring Edition motorcycles because center stand mounting screws may loosen, potentially affecting rider control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that could increase the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 S Touring Edition motorcycles. The recall involves 495 vehicles. The defect involves the motorcycle's center stand mounting screws, which may come loose during normal operation. This situation could cause the center stand to become displaced from its intended mounting position, resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
Any displacement of the center stand could adversely affect the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010.
Owners should contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 to schedule service. Dealers will remove the center stand screws, apply thread-locking compound, and reinstall the screws to the specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- DUCATI MTS1200
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 495
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MTS1200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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