Recalls
Recall 246545
USA Recall: A bag that contacts the motorcycle exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain ducati performance desert x soft side bags kits with part number 96781971aa, designed to fit 2023 desertx motorcycles. the right-side bag may contact the exhaust during motorcycle use.
Corrective Action:
As an interim action, dealers will provide owners updated assembly instructions. once parts are available, dealers will install a new right-side bag frame. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 12, 2023. owners may contact ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. ducati's number for this recall is srv-rcl-23-001.
Additional Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected Vehicles