The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E021000·Announced 2023-03-16

Ducati Recalls Desert X Soft Side Bags Due to Fire Risk

Ducati is recalling 65 Desert X Soft Side Bags Kits because the right-side bag may contact the exhaust, posing a fire and crash risk.

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 risk of fire and injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain Ducati Performance Desert X Soft Side Bags Kits with part number 96781971AA, designed to fit 2023 DesertX motorcycles. The recall involves 65 units.

The right-side bag may contact the motorcycle exhaust during use. A bag that contacts the exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will provide owners updated assembly instructions as an interim action. Once parts are available, dealers will install a new right-side bag frame. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. 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
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
65

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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