Vehicle recall 23V820000 · December 6, 2023
Ducati Xdiavel S and Xdiavel STD
The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
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 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
- Consequence
- A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V820000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2023
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SRV-RCL-23-005
- Owner notification
- January 19, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,906
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Motorcycle
Vehicles covered
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