2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Owners Manual - Page 12

significantly through use. Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties under state and local ordinances. Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Riding, maneuvering and or braking are carried out differently from other vehicles. Reporting of safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ducati North America, 10443 Bandley Drive Cupertino, California, 95014, Tel: 001.408.253.0499, Fax: 001.408.253.4099. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ducati North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE W43-488, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Attention A rider's lack of preparation or an inappropriate use of the vehicle may result in a loss of control, death or serious damage. Be sure you know the "RULES OF THE ROAD", carefully read and familiarize with the contents of the M.O.M. (Motorcycle Operator Manual) for information on your State and which can be viewed on the M.S.F. (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) website (www.msf-usa.org). You are strongly recommended to take a riding course approved by the M.S.F. (Motorcycle Safety Foundation). Rider training 11