Ducati Recalls 2017-2019 Motorcycles Due to Shift Knob Detachment Risk
Ducati is recalling 2,742 motorcycles because the shift knob may detach, preventing gear shifting and increasing crash risk.
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 recall involves a mechanical defect that could prevent gear shifting and increase the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport, and SuperSport S motorcycles. The recall involves 2,742 vehicles where the shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, potentially causing the shift knob to detach from the lever.
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may be unable to shift gears, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
Dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DUCATI SUPERSPORT, MONSTER 821, MONSTER 1200
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 2,742
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 (3)
- SUPERSPORT
- MONSTER 821
- MONSTER 1200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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