NHTSA Campaign Id 15V152000; Date: Mar. 16, 2015
If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200; 2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200; 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200; 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200; 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Ducati North America
Affected Units:: 5,962
Recall Summary:Ducati north America (ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
How to Fix:Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2015. Owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is rcl-15-001.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 11, 2015
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