The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V358000·Announced 2010-08-02

Ducati Recalls 2010 Multistrada 1200 Motorcycles Due to Steering Head Screw Issue

Ducati is recalling 196 model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles because an incorrect screw in the steering head could loosen, affecting steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering head) that could adversely affect steering ability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The recall involves 196 vehicles where an incorrect screw may have been installed in the steering head during production.

This defect could cause the steering head to become loose during normal operation. Any loosening of the steering head could adversely affect the driver's ability to steer the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 to schedule a repair. Dealers will replace the steering head screw with the correct screw free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI MTS1200
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
196

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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