Motorcycle: kickstand/center standRecall 12V-376 · 2012–2013 Ducati Diavel
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 12V-376 covers 27 2012–2013 Ducati Diavel for a motorcycle: kickstand/center stand problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V376000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012. The side stand may bend or break.
The risk
The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. Even without falling over, a bent sidestand may interfere with the proper operation of the sidestand safety switch, preventing the bike from starting or causing the bike to stall without warning.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Ducati's recall number is RCL-12-005.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 25, 2012 to June 28, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.