2016-2023 Ducati XDIAVEL S/XDIAVEL STD - Seats recall

Model years: 2016-2023
Makes: Ducati
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Potential units affected: 2,906 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2023-12-06

Affected vehicles

2023 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2023 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2022 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2022 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2021 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2021 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2020 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2020 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2019 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2019 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2018 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2018 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2017 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2017 Ducati XDIAVEL STD
2016 Ducati XDIAVEL S
2016 Ducati XDIAVEL STD

What’s the problem?

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.

What could happen?

A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.

What’s the fix?

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.