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SevereNHTSA·12V402000·Announced 2012-08-10

Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 1199 Panigale Motorcycles for Brake Hose Interference

Ducati is recalling 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles because the front brake master cylinder reservoir hose may interfere with a retaining screw, potentially causing brake failure.

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 in the braking system that could lead to brake failure and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

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 front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw. This interference could damage the hose, leading to a front brake system failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 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
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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