Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 12V-402 · 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 12V-402 covers 2,411 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V402000 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. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
The risk
The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, 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.