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SevereNHTSA·12V400000·Announced 2012-08-10

Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 1199 Panigale Motorcycles for Steering Damper Defect

Ducati is recalling 2,411 model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles because steering damper screws may fall out, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering damper detachment) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured between March 16, 2012, and July 12, 2012. The recall involves 2,411 vehicles.

The defect involves screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head. An insufficient amount of Loctite was applied to the threads, which could cause the screws to fall out. If the steering damper detaches from the steering head, it can lead to a loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten them 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.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,411

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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