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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- 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.
- Risk
- If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2010-2014 motorcycles, the inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable can move and stop the throttle from fully closing. When the throttle cannot return to fully closed, the motorcycle may keep accelerating when the rider does not intend it, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ducati will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with a new one that keeps the inner throttle sleeve from moving. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696 with questions about this recall.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and if your motorcycle is affected, schedule the free repair with an authorized Ducati dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ducati Multistrada 1200 | 20102011201220132014 |
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