2017 Ducati Multistrada 1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2017-04-25 · campaign 17V274000 · 568 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.
Risk: If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.
Service bulletins (39)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-12-19 · SRV-SRB-23-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
Wheels 2023-09-28 · TTB-23-001 rev13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 13 summary: applicability: incorrect evaluation of the wear condition of front wheel bearings, and error c1134 – high drl temperature (update) for the multistrada. melting of coolant distributor due to engine overheating for all models.
Service Brakes 2023-09-15 · SRV-SRB-23-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
checking surface wear on the front brake caliper connection hose. applicability: multistrada 1200 my 2010-2014 (all versions)' multistrada 1200 my 2015-2018 (all versions); multistrada 1260 my 2018-2020 (all versions). this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers that a potenti
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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