Recall 12V401000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Report Date
20120810
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
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. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.

Safety Consequence

The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, 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.