Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 16V-339 · 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera
Ducati North America recall 16V-339 covers 168 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V339000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured April 8, 2014, through November 13, 2014. On the affected motorcycles, the damper plate assembled between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly could break due to fatigue, and result in the engine seizing, and therefore, the rear wheel locking up.
The risk
A rear wheel lock up may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new clutch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-002.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 15 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 8, 2014 to November 13, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.