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Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V891000·Announced 2016-12-12

Ducati Recalls 2015-2016 Scrambler Motorcycles for Side Stand Defect

Ducati is recalling 2015-2016 Scrambler motorcycles because a side stand pivot nut can detach, potentially causing the engine to stall or allowing the bike to be ridden with the stand down.

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 defect presents a risk of harm (crash) due to potential engine stalling or riding with the stand down, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured between February 17, 2015, and November 11, 2016. The recall involves approximately 5,502 vehicles.

The affected motorcycles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach. If this occurs, the side stand position sensor may no longer function properly. This malfunction can cause the engine to stall or allow the motorcycle to be ridden while the stand is still down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI SCRAMBLER
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
5,502

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)

  • SCRAMBLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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