CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
- Risk
- A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.
- 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
The final drive pulley retaining nut on certain motorcycles may not be tightened sufficiently. If the nut loosens, power may stop transmitting to the rear wheel.
A sudden loss of power to the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard and have the repair completed promptly.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer, which will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque. Ducati will notify affected owners, and you can contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ducati Xdiavel | 20162017 |
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