NHTSA (USA)Critical
2016–2017 DUCATI XDIAVELNHTSA Campaign #16V679000
The official notice
Defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
Safety Risk
A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.
1,433 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RCL-16-003AUpdated June 10, 2026