Every 2017 Ducati Multistrada recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V812000
Dec 15, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
- Risk
- If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
Full recall details for 17V812000 →Suspension · NHTSA 17V274000
Apr 25, 2017Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
- Risk
- If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is
expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
Full recall details for 17V274000 →
2017 Ducati Multistrada complaints and service bulletins
Ducati has issued at least 54 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Engine and Engine Cooling (42)
- Electrical System (31)
- Equipment (22)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (10)
- Structure (10)
Read Ducati Multistrada owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Ducati Multistrada
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
Check your Multistrada by VIN
Not every 2017 Ducati Multistrada is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Ducati dealer.
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