The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V085000·Announced 2021-02-17

Ducati Recalls 2016-2018 XDiavel Motorcycles Due to Side Stand Defect

Ducati is recalling 2016-2018 XDiavel motorcycles because the side stand bracket may fail, causing the bike to fall and potentially injure nearby persons.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (side stand bracket fatigue) that poses a risk of injury to persons nearby, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The recall involves 1,601 vehicles where the side stand bracket may fatigue under load. This defect can result in the failure of the side stand assembly, creating a potential for the motorcycle to fall when stationary on the stand.

A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new side stand bracket free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on March 15, 2021. 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 XDIAVEL
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,601

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)

  • XDIAVEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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