The 2015 Ducati Scrambler has 2 recalls, both centered on the side stand pivot, where a loose or detached mounting can cause the engine to stall while riding or allow the motorcycle to be ridden with the stand still deployed.
In either case, the rider loses control of the situation in a way that raises the risk of a crash. The root of the problem is a side stand pivot bolt or nut that does not hold securely, leaving the stand's position sensor unable to reliably detect whether the stand is up or down. The sensor may also fail to detect the stand when the bike is parked, preventing the engine from starting at all.
At a glance
What can fail
The side stand pivot nut can detach, which prevents the side stand position sensor from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side stand pivot bolt threads may be too short to properly grip the locking nut, causing the side stand to loosen. This prevents the sensor from detecting the stand position, potentially allowing the engine to start or continue running with the stand down.
What the fix does
Replace the side stand pivot bolt with a longer-threaded version, increase its torque, and apply threadlock to secure it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
