Ducati Performance Desert X Soft Side Bags: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23E021000 · 65 units potentially affected · filed Mar 16, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A bag that contacts the motorcycle exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23E021000
- Manufacturer no.
- SRV-RCL-23-001
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Units affected
- 65
- Report received
- Mar 16, 2023
- Owner letters
- Apr 12, 2023
- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.