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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V253000·Announced 2011-04-21

Ducati Recalls 2010-2011 Multistrada and Diavel for Steering Lock Defect

Ducati is recalling certain 2010-2011 Multistrada 1200 and 2011 Diavel motorcycles because the electronic steering lock may fail to disengage, potentially preventing steering.

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 lock failure) that explicitly increases the risk of collision and injury to the rider, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Multistrada 1200 and model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the electronic steering lock, which may fail to disengage during the motorcycle's "key-on" process. This issue has been linked directly to a specific revision of the hands-free device software.

If the steering lock remains engaged, the motorcycle's engine might start while the steering is still locked. A rider could start the motorcycle and attempt to ride away while the steering is locked, resulting in an inability to steer. This increases the risk of a low-speed tip-over or collision, which could lead to injury to the rider.

Ducati dealers will update the software of the hands-free control unit free of charge. The recall was expected to begin during May 2011. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI MTS1200, DIAVEL
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,051

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 (2)

  • MTS1200
  • DIAVEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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