The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V270000·Announced 2012-06-13

Ducati Recalls 2012 Panigale Motorcycles Due to Rear Suspension Defect

Ducati is recalling 375 model year 2012 Panigale motorcycles because an incorrect screw may allow the rear suspension linkage to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension linkage) that could lead to catastrophic suspension collapse and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling 375 model year 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect screw is used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage.

If the linkage detaches from the swingarm, catastrophic suspension collapse could occur. This failure would adversely affect the ability to safely handle the motorcycle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the incorrect screw free of charge as necessary. The safety recall began on June 30, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or visit www.ducati.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
375

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1199 PANIGALE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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