The problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011 diavel motorcycles manufactured from may 18, 2010, through june 13, 2011. The side stand was manufactured with insufficient material in the pivot area.
The risk
This could result in the possible bending and breakage of the side stand in the pivot area allowing the motorcycle to fall over possibly resulting in injury to the rider or others near the motorcycle.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2011. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.Ducati.Com.
Contacts
Ducati's safety recall number is rcl-11-003. 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ducati dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V413000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.