Vehicle speed control: cablesRecall 15V-152 · 2010–2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200
Ducati North America recall 15V-152 covers 5,962 2010–2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 for a vehicle speed control: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V152000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
The risk
If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 582 vehicles were listed as unreachable.