DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 2010: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V152000

Make Model Year
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-11 2015-03-16 2015-03-16

Production Dates: 2010-01-22 - 2012-06-11

Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RCL-15-001

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5962

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ducati North America "Ducati" is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.

Consequence

If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.

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.