Vehicle recall 17V274000 · April 25, 2017
2016-2017 Ducati Multistrada 1200
The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
- Consequence
- If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V274000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 2017
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SRV-RCL-17-002
- Owner notification
- May 17, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 568
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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