Rear: shock absorberRecall 17V-274 · 2016–2017 Ducati Multistrada 1200
Ducati North America recall 17V-274 covers 568 2016–2017 Ducati Multistrada 1200 for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V274000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 15, 2016 to January 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.