Recall 12V399000

STEERING

Report Date
20120810
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.