Report Date
Aug 10, 2012
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Affected Vehicles
2
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.