The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V003000·Announced 2011-01-05

Ducati Recalls 2010 MTS 1200S Motorcycles for Potential Engine Stalling

Ducati is recalling 2010 MTS 1200S motorcycles because the engine may stall during specific maneuvers, increasing crash risk.

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 risk-of-harm product where engine stalling could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2010 MTS 1200S motorcycles. The recall involves 1,196 vehicles equipped with a gasoline fuel injection system.

The defect occurs when the driver downshifts or maneuvers with the clutch disengaged and the engine at idle, which can cause the vehicle to stall. This engine stalling could increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will re-flash the electronic control unit free of charge to correct the issue. The safety recall began on February 2, 2011. Owners may contact Ducati at 800-231-6696 or 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
1,196

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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