Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #16V679000
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,433 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V679000
| Manufacturer: | Ducati North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 20, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V679000 |
| Units affected: | 1,433 |
- Description:
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
- Consequeces:
- A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.