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Ducati North - Side stand failure
Official notice
3 Aug 2012
Last checked
3 Aug 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ducati North - Side stand failure. The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. Even without falling over, a bent sidestand may interfere with the proper operation of the sidestand safety switch, preventing the bike from starting or causing the bike to stall without warning. Published 2012-08-03.
What to do now
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 13, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Units affected
27
Recall number
RCL-12-005
Official notice
2012-08-03
The hazard
The hazard
The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. Even without falling over, a bent sidestand may interfere with the proper operation of the sidestand safety switch, preventing the bike from starting or causing the bike to stall without warning.
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Brand: Ducati North. Contact: Ducati North America.
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