Vehicle recall 12V376000 · August 3, 2012
2012-2013 Ducati Diavel
The side stand may bend or break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012. The side stand may bend or break.
- Consequence
- The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. Even without falling over, a bent sidestand may interfere with the proper operation of the sidestand safety switch, preventing the bike from starting or causing the bike to stall without warning.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
- Notes
- Ducati's recall number is RCL-12-005.Customers may 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
- 12V376000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2012
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-12-005
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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