2010 Ducati Mts1200 | 2011 Ducati Diavel | 2011 Ducati Mts1200 — Steering
Published April 26, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V253000, published April 26, 2011 and initiated April 21, 2011. Recalling firm: Ducati North America; 2010 Ducati Mts1200 | 2011 Ducati Diavel | 2011 Ducati Mts1200 — Steering.
What's the hazard
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE "KEY-ON" PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE OF THE HANDS FREE CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Model
- MTS1200
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Lot
- 2010 DUCATI MTS1200 | 2011 DUCATI DIAVEL | 2011 DUCATI MTS1200
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Ducati Mts1200 | 2011 Ducati Diavel | 2011 Ducati Mts1200 — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V253000 on April 26, 2011. Reported hazard: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE "KEY-ON" PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED.
What should I do if I have this product?
THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE OF THE HANDS FREE CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DUCATI. Model: MTS1200.