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2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 recalls & problems

The 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionApr 25, 2017

Rear › Shock absorber

Recall 17V274000568 vehicles

Problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
Risk
If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
StructureOct 9, 2015

Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Recall 15V637000869 vehicles

Problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.
Risk
If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.
Fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes3000200 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations