NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Ducati Xdiavel S

The 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S has 3 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SEATS:MOTORCYCLE

NHTSA #23V820000

Reported December 6, 2023 · Ducati North America

Defect description

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 consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

NHTSA #23V620000

Reported September 6, 2023 · Ducati North America

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XDiavel S and XDiavel Standard motorcycles. The side stand bracket may fail, causing the side stand to open while riding and resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Safety consequence

Unexpected engine shutdown while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-004.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

NHTSA #17V812000

Reported December 15, 2017 · Ducati North America

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

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