F: Ducati Diavel (autoevolution)
CALIFORNIA - For the first time Ducati Diavel disappointmany consumers since its debut at EICMA, Milan lastNovember 2010. Motor with high prices are having some problems and Ducati North America divis forced to pull from the market
In particular, as many as 964 motors that are assembledDiavel 23 September 2010 until May 12, 2011, having problems with number plate holder in the motor.
As reported to the official website of the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Italian motorcyclemanufacturer brass inserts are installed in the chain penutpallegedly subject to change due to aging. This can causelooseness in the plate holder that secures the screw on the rear swingarm.
As described above, the problem is to make the handle of the motor plate to become loose during use. This makes thelicense plate number Diavel police could interfere with the rearwheels spin, and increases the risk of accidents.
Ducati are fully responsible for this problem and will do therepairs carried out free of charge for every owner Diavel.Ducati dealers will replace the chain cover with the latestversion of the inserted steel.