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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V253📅 Apr 26, 2011

2010–2011 Ducati MTS1200 & 2011 Ducati Diavel recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 multistrada 1200, and model year 2011, Diavel motorcycles. The electronic steering lock may fail to disengage during the motorcycle "key-on" process. This has been linked directly to a certain revision of the hands free device software. It could result in a situation where the motorcycle's engine might start while the steering lock is still engaged. A rider could start the motorcycle and attempt to ride away while the steering is still locked.

💥 The risk

The rider could experience the inability to steer increasing the risk of low speed tip-over or collision, thus increasing the potential for injury to the rider.

🔧 The fix

The dealer will update the software of the hands free control unit free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V253000
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
1,051
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-231-6696
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 13, 2011
Built
Nov 18, 2009 – Jul 28, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V253 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V253?

2010–2011 Ducati MTS1200 & 2011 Ducati Diavel. 1,051 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ducati dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-231-6696.