DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE 2012: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V401000

Make Model Year
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-10-15 2012-08-10 2012-08-15

Production Dates: 2012-03-16 - 2012-07-12

Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RCL 12-006

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2411

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

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.