DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 (2018) recall — Structure
Ducati is recalling 2018 Multistrada 1260 motorcycles due to potential side stand weld issues that could cause the bike to fall over, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the side stand replaced free by January 2, 2020.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the stand breaks the motorcycle may unexpectedly fall over, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling certain 2018 Multistrada 1260 motorcycles because the side stand may be improperly welded and break, causing the bike to fall over unexpectedly. This could lead to injury if the motorcycle tips over while being ridden. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224730-ducati-multistrada-1260-2018-recall-side-stand-breakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224730-ducati-multistrada-1260-2018-recall-side-stand-breakage-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V825000
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“Ducati Multistrada 1260 (2018) Recall: Side Stand Breakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224730-ducati-multistrada-1260-2018-recall-side-stand-breakage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V825000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V825000).
Why it’s dangerous
The side stand may have improper welds that cause it to break unexpectedly. If the stand breaks while the motorcycle is in use, the bike could tip over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260, 1260S, and Pikes Peak motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently use the side stand for stability are at higher risk of injury if the stand breaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, or Pikes Peak motorcycles. The recall applies to these models sold in the U.S. by Ducati North America.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule a side stand replacement.
Get Side Stand Replaced
Ducati dealers will replace the side stand free of charge once the recall begins on January 2, 2020.
January 2, 2020
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004.
Questions people ask
Why is my Ducati Multistrada 1260 being recalled?
The side stand may have improper welds that could cause it to break, leading to the motorcycle tipping over unexpectedly.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Your motorcycle is affected if it's a 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, or Pikes Peak model sold in the U.S. by Ducati North America.
Is there a deadline for the recall?
The recall begins on January 2, 2020, but owners can contact Ducati customer service to schedule the replacement before then.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V825000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 19V825000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V825000 (November 18, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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