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NHTSA Recall 23V820000: Motorcycle (seats)

Ducati North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,906 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ducati Xdiavel S.

2,906
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (January 19)
NHTSA campaign23V820000
Manufacturer campaignSRV-RCL-23-005
ComponentSEATS › MOTORCYCLE
Report receivedDecember 6, 2023
Owner notificationJanuary 19, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.

Safety risk

A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V820000

Make and modelModel years
Ducati Xdiavel S2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Ducati Xdiavel Std2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.