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HighNHTSA·17V274000·Announced 2017-04-25

Ducati Recalls 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro for Rear Shock Defect

Ducati is recalling 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles because the rear shock absorber may crack and detach, increasing crash risk.

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 defect involves a structural component (rear shock absorber) that may detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.

If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing 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 shock absorber assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 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 MULTISTRADA 1200
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
568

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)

  • MULTISTRADA 1200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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