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Ducati Diavel Recall 12V376: Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand

NHTSA campaign 12V376, reported August 3, 2012, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V376DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Ducati Diavel20122013