DUCATI PERFORMANCE DUCATI PERFORMANCE DESERT X SOFT SIDE BAGS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DUCATI PERFORMANCE DESERT X SOFT SIDE BAGS
Brand
DUCATI PERFORMANCE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ducati North America is recalling certain DUCATI PERFORMANCE DESERT X SOFT SIDE BAGS equipment due to equipment issues. A bag that contacts the motorcycle exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A bag that contacts the motorcycle exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026