DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 Recalls

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 7 recalls spanning the 2010–2017 production run, with the most serious being a rear shock absorber eyelet that can crack and detach from the swingarm on 2016–2017 Enduro models, causing the rear suspension to collapse and making the motorcycle extremely difficult or impossible to control. The throttle cable is a recurring concern across a wide span of the production run. On 2010–2014 models, the inner sleeve of the throttle opening cable can shift and prevent the throttle from closing fully, leaving the rider unable to reduce engine power. Recalls 2 and 3 describe this same underlying defect, with the earlier filing limited to 2010 and the later covering the full 2010–2014 range. The 2010 model year also has an electronic steering lock that can fail to disengage when the engine starts, leaving the bars locked and making the motorcycle unsteerable from the moment it pulls away. There is also a stalling concern on 2010 models where the engine can cut out while downshifting or maneuvering with the clutch disengaged, which can catch a rider off-guard in traffic. On 2015 models, the sidestand support tube has a weld that can fracture, causing the stand to break and the motorcycle to tip over unexpectedly when parked.