SteeringRecall 12V-399 · 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 12V-399 covers 2,411 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V399000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Ducati's recall number is RCL-12-006.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 16, 2012 to July 12, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.