Side stand's bending or breaking causing Ducati Daivel bikes to fall over and cause injury is what has prompted Ducati to recall over 27 such cruiser motorcycles manufactured during the period May 25, 2012 to June 28, 2012. Italian motorcycle maker, Ducati has announced this recall and will be intimating owners to bring in their bikes while authorized dealers have been instructed to carry out replacements of side stand free of charge.
Reports of side stand breaking and motorcycle toppling over have been noted. This could cause injury or harm to owners or passersby where the bike has been parked. Besides this, damage to the vehicle or a bent side stand will trigger the side stand safety switch, which would lead to the bike failing to start or stall without warning, is also a possibility.
Owners of Ducati Diavel motorcycles who made their purchase within this time frame are requested to contact their nearest dealer or contact the company besides contacting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on their hotline number 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safecar.gov. Ducati recall number is RCL-12-005. Ducati Daivel bikes weigh 210 kgs. Displacement stands at 73.13 cubic inches while engine is a V2 four stroke. It possesses 127.50 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm with power at 162 hp at 9500 rpm.
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