Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle’s rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle’s handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati’s number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V274-4597
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: RCLRPT-17V274-7647
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) & REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS: RCSB-17V274-4437
Report Receipt Date: APR 25, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V274000
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 568
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 2016-2017
