2010 Ducati Mts1200 recalls and problems

The 2010 Ducati Mts1200 has 5 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2010 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

5recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

2,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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5 recalls

Steering

Apr 21, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V253000 · 1,051 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 multistrada 1200, and model year 2011, diavel motorcycles. The electronic steering lock May fail to disengage during the motorcycle "key-on" process. This has been linked directly to a certain revision of the hands free device software. It could result in a situation where the motorcycle's engine might start while the steering lock is still engaged. A rider could start the motorcycle and attempt to ride away while the steering is still locked.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE "KEY-ON" PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED.

Risk: The rider could experience the inability to steer increasing the risk of low speed tip-over or collision, thus increasing the potential for injury to the rider.

Original NHTSA wording

THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE THE INABILITY TO STEER INCREASING THE RISK OF LOW SPEED TIP-OVER OR COLLISION, THUS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Remedy & notes

The dealer will update the software of the hands free control unit free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2011. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Fuel System

Jan 5, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V003000 · 1,196 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 mts 1200S motorcycles. In the event the driver should downshift or maneuver with the clutch disengaged and the engine at idle, the vehicle could stall.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MTS 1200S MOTORCYCLES. IN THE EVENT THE DRIVER SHOULD DOWNSHIFT OR MANEUVER WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND THE ENGINE AT IDLE, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL.

Risk: Engine stalling could increase the risk of crash.

Original NHTSA wording

ENGINE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will re-flash the electronic control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2011. Owners May contact Ducati at 800-231-6696.

Ducati safety recall no. Rcl-10-004.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Steering

Aug 2, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V358000 · 196 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 motorcycles. During production an incorrect screw May have been installed in the motorcycle's steering head. This situation could cause the steering head to possibly become loose during normal operation.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 MOTORCYCLES. DURING PRODUCTION AN INCORRECT SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE MOTORCYCLE'S STEERING HEAD. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE STEERING HEAD TO POSSIBLY BECOME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Risk: Any loosening of the steering head could adversely affect the driver's ability to steer the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

ANY LOOSENING OF THE STEERING HEAD COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealer will replace the steering head screw with the correct screw. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati safety recall no. Rcl-10-003.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Structure

Aug 2, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V357000 · 495 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 s touring edition motorcycles. The motorcycle's center stand mounting screws May come loose during normal operation. This situation could cause the center stand to possibly become displaced from its intended mounting position resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 S TOURING EDITION MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE'S CENTER STAND MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE CENTER STAND TO POSSIBLY BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS INTENDED MOUNTING POSITION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.

Risk: Any displacement of the center stand could adversely affect the driver's ability to control the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

ANY DISPLACEMENT OF THE CENTER STAND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealer will remove the center stand screws apply thread-locking compound and reinstall the screws to the specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati safety recall no. Rc-10-002.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicle Speed Control

Aug 2, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V356000 · 396 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The throttle cables May come into contact with the upper edge of the radiator during normal operation of the motorcycle. This situation could cause the throttle cables to become chafed by the radiator resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CABLES MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE UPPER EDGE OF THE RADIATOR DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLES TO BECOME CHAFED BY THE RADIATOR RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.

Risk: Damage to the cables could adversely affect the motorcycle's throttle operation and thereby reduce the driver's ability to control the speed of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

DAMAGE TO THE CABLES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE MOTORCYCLE'S THROTTLE OPERATION AND THEREBY REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealer will secure the throttle cables to the frame above the radiator to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2010. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati safety recall no. Rcl-10-001.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Exterior Lighting1

Service Brakes1

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

Motorcycle Stalling

PE10043 · opened Nov 4, 2010 · closed Jan 7, 2011 · led to recall 11V003000

Summary

Following a discussion with Ducati about a communication in it's June 5, 2010 Tips and Tricks newsletter, the company agreed to recall all Model Year 2010 MTS1200 motorcycles to address a tip-out stall issue.With that recall, submitted in lieu of a the PE Information Response, this investigation is closed.

2010 vs. other Ducati Mts1200 years

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Questions

Does the 2010 Ducati Mts1200 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the 2010 Ducati Mts1200, the latest from Apr 21, 2011 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ducati Mts1200?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), exterior lighting (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.