DUCATI XDIAVEL (2016) recall — Structure
Ducati recalls 2016 XDiavel motorcycles with potentially loose side stand screw that could cause bike to fall or engine stall, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lower stand place screw becomes loose it can cause the bike to fall, or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling certain 2016 XDiavel motorcycles because a side stand screw may become loose, causing the bike to fall or the engine to stall. This could lead to injuries or crashes if the bike falls while in motion. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226749-ducati-2016-xdiavel-recall-loose-screw-risk-of-bike-falling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226749-ducati-2016-xdiavel-recall-loose-screw-risk-of-bike-falling · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V729000
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“Ducati 2016 XDiavel Recall: Loose Screw Risk of Bike Falling or Engine Stalling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226749-ducati-2016-xdiavel-recall-loose-screw-risk-of-bike-falling. Based on NHTSA recall #16V729000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V729000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose side stand screw can cause the bike to fall unexpectedly while riding. This could also damage the side stand sensor switch, making the engine stall during normal operation, potentially leading to loss of control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 XDiavel motorcycles manufactured between July 7, 2015 and June 22, 2016 are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix are at risk of falls or crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 XDiavel was made between July 7, 2015 and June 22, 2016. The recall covers motorcycles with a potentially loose side stand plate lower fastening screw.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-800-231-6696 to schedule a free replacement of the side stand pivot and plate fastening screw.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot and side stand plate fastening screw, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003(B).
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side stand plate lower fastening screw may not be sufficiently tightened, causing the stand to fail and the bike to fall or engine to stall.
How do I know if my bike is affected?
Your 2016 XDiavel was made between July 7, 2015 and June 22, 2016. Check for a potentially loose side stand plate lower fastening screw.
What should I do if I own this bike?
Contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696 to arrange a free replacement of the side stand pivot and plate fastening screw.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V729000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 16V729000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot and side stand plate fastening screw, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003(B). 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 #16V729000 (December 10, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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