NHTSA Recall 16V679000: Differential unit (power train)
Ducati North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,433 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Ducati Xdiavel.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V679000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RCL-16-003A |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Report received | September 20, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
Safety risk
A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V679000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.