Recall
Ducati 1199 Panigale — 12V399000
NHTSA ID
12V399000
Make
Ducati
Model
1199 Panigale
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2012-08-10
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
2,411
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RCL-12-006
Summary
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.
Consequence
The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.