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Ducati Xdiavel S Recall 16V370: Rear wheel may be misinstalled, risking loss of braking and power

NHTSA campaign 16V370, reported May 26, 2016, 925 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some motorcycles may have had the rear wheel incorrectly installed on the hub. If this happened, the drive pins can fail, which can cause a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine. Either condition raises the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will remove the rear wheel and install rubber inserts to keep the wheel from being installed improperly. Any wheel found to have been improperly installed will be replaced. Owners can also contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696 and reference recall number SRV-RCL-16-001. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V370Ducati North America
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub.
Risk
If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rear wheel and install rubber inserts to prevent the wheel from being improperly installed. Any wheel that is found to have been improperly installed will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-001.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ducati Xdiavel S2016