The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V401000·Announced 2012-08-10

Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 1199 Panigale Motorcycles for Swingarm Pivot Issue

Ducati is recalling 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles because swingarm shaft pivots can loosen, potentially causing loss of control and injury.

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 (swingarm shaft pivots) that can lead to loss of control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

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 the right and left swingarm shaft pivots, which can loosen from the swingarm. This condition can lead to a loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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.

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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