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Motorcycle Recall - Ducati Recall

By Walter F. Kern

NHTSA Campaign ID:  16V679000
Component:  Power Train
Manufacturer:  Ducati North America
Recall Date: 09/20/2016
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,433
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
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 is expected to begin November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.

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