At a glance
What can fail
The side stand pivot area has insufficient material, which can cause the stand to fail.
What the fix does
Authorized dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt at no cost.
The 2011 Ducati Diavel has 4 recalls, the most serious being a chain guard defect where the license plate holder can loosen and contact the rear wheel, creating a crash risk while riding.
The chain guard issue and the side stand defect each appear in two filings covering overlapping production periods, but both represent single underlying problems. On the chain guard, brass inserts in the assembly can deform over time, allowing the screws holding the license plate bracket to work loose. If the bracket shifts far enough to touch the spinning rear wheel, it can suddenly disrupt wheel rotation. The side stand defect affects the pivot area, where insufficient material can cause the stand to bend or snap when the motorcycle is parked on it. If the stand gives way, the bike can fall onto the rider or bystanders nearby.
At a glance
What can fail
The side stand pivot area has insufficient material, which can cause the stand to fail.
What the fix does
Authorized dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side stand may bend or break due to a manufacturing defect, making the motorcycle unstable when resting on it and potentially disabling the safety switch that controls engine operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt with updated parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The chain guard has brass inserts that can deform over time, allowing the license plate holder to loosen and contact the rear wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the chain guard with an updated version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brass inserts in the chain guard can deform over time, causing license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing-arm to loosen, which may allow the license plate holder to come loose during riding.
What the fix does
Ducati dealers will replace the chain guard with an updated version that has steel inserts instead of brass. The service is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.