Vehicle recall 11V336000 · June 27, 2011
2011 Ducati Diavel
The brass inserts installed in the chain guard may deform over time, resulting in the possible loosening of the license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing-arm.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011 diavel motorcycles manufactured from September 23, 2010, through may 12, 2011. The brass inserts installed in the chain guard may deform over time, resulting in the possible loosening of the license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing-arm. This situation could cause the license plate holder to become loose during normal operation of the motorcycle.
- Consequence
- Loosening of the license plate holder could interfere with the motorcycle's rear wheel rotation and thereby increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati dealers will replace the chain guard with an updated version, manufactured with steel inserts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 27, 2011. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
- Notes
- Ducati's safety recall number is rcl-11-002.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V336000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2011
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-11-002
- Owner notification
- July 27, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 964
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati Diavel (2011): 2011
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