The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V268000·Announced 2015-05-08

Ducati Recalls 2014 Panigale and Superleggera Motorcycles for Rear Shock Defect

Ducati is recalling 549 model year 2014 1199 Panigale and Superleggera motorcycles because a rear shock absorber nut may loosen, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.

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 (rear shock absorber) that can lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Panigale S version, 1199 Superleggera, and 1199 Panigale R version motorcycles. The recall covers 549 vehicles that may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber.

The defect involves the nut on the damper rod for the rear shock absorber, which may loosen. This can result in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock. If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance is affected, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the rear shock assembly or send the shock to the supplier's repair center to be remedied, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE, 1199 SUPERLEGGERA
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
549

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 (2)

  • 1199 PANIGALE
  • 1199 SUPERLEGGERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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