Ducati Recalls XDiavel Motorcycles Due to Passenger Backrest Defect
Ducati is recalling 2016-2023 XDiavel S and STD motorcycles because the passenger backrest may break, increasing the risk of the passenger falling off.
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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could cause a passenger to fall off the motorcycle, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and apply a warning sticker on the component free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2024. 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 S, XDIAVEL STD
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 2,906
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 (2)
- XDIAVEL S
- XDIAVEL STD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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