Defect Description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
Safety Consequence
A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and also apply a warning sticker on the component, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-005.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2016 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2017 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2017 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2018 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2018 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2019 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2019 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2020 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2020 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2021 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2021 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2022 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2022 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
| 2023 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL S |
| 2023 | DUCATI | XDIAVEL STD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.