Ducati recalls 2016-2023 XDiavel S and STD motorcycles with potentially broken passenger backrests that could cause falls and injury. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers.
A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
Ducati is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and STD motorcycles because the passenger backrest might break if installed or used incorrectly, increasing the risk of the passenger falling off the motorcycle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224728-ducati-xdiavel-s-2018-seats-recall-risk-of-passenger-falling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224728-ducati-xdiavel-s-2018-seats-recall-risk-of-passenger-falling · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V820000
“Ducati XDiavel S (2018) Seats Recall: Risk of Passenger Falling Off.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224728-ducati-xdiavel-s-2018-seats-recall-risk-of-passenger-falling. Based on NHTSA recall 23V820000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V820000).
The passenger backrest may break if installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger. This could cause the passenger to fall off the motorcycle, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2016-2023 Ducati XDiavel S and STD motorcycles are affected. Riders with passenger backrests that could break are at higher risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2016-2023 XDiavel S or STD model. The recall covers all these models sold in the U.S. since 2016.
Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation and tighten screws if needed, free of charge.
After inspection, a warning sticker will be applied to the component to indicate 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.
The passenger backrest may break if installed or used incorrectly, increasing the risk of the passenger falling off the motorcycle.
Your motorcycle is affected if it is a 2016-2023 XDiavel S or STD model.
Contact a Ducati dealer for a free inspection of the passenger backrest installation and tightening as needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V820000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 23V820000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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