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HighNHTSA·11V336000·Announced 2011-06-27

Ducati Recalls 2011 Diavel Motorcycles Due to Chain Guard Defect

Ducati is recalling 964 model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles because brass inserts in the chain guard may deform, causing the license plate holder to loosen and potentially interfere with the rear wheel.

What this means for you

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 mechanical defect that could interfere with the rear wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles manufactured between September 23, 2010, and May 12, 2011. The recall involves 964 vehicles. The defect involves brass inserts installed in the chain guard that may deform over time. This deformation can result in the loosening of the license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing-arm, causing the license plate holder to become loose during normal operation.

The loosening of the license plate holder could interfere with the motorcycle's rear wheel rotation, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the potential for mechanical interference with the wheel is the primary safety concern.

Ducati dealers will replace the chain guard with an updated version manufactured with steel inserts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 27, 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 DIAVEL
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
964

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)

  • DIAVEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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