The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V073000·Announced 2012-02-27

Ducati Recalls 2011-2012 Monster 1100 Evo Motorcycles for Rear Rim Cracks

Ducati is recalling 892 Monster 1100 Evo motorcycles because rear wheel rims may crack over time, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear wheel rim failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Monster 1100 Evo motorcycles manufactured between January 17, 2011, and January 24, 2012. The recall affects 892 vehicles equipped with rear rims marked with the code DU6-RR.

The defect involves the spokes on the rear wheel rim, which may develop cracks over time. These cracks can lead to the failure of the rear wheel rim, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear wheel rim free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or visit www.ducati.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
892

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)

  • MONSTER 1100 EVO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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