Ducati Recalls 2014 1199 Superleggera Motorcycles for Clutch Defect
Ducati is recalling 168 model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles because a clutch component could break, causing the engine to seize and the rear wheel to lock up.
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 in the powertrain that can cause the rear wheel to lock up, leading to a loss of control and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured between April 8, 2014, and November 13, 2014. The recall affects 168 vehicles.
The defect involves the damper plate located between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly. This component could break due to fatigue, which may result in the engine seizing and the rear wheel locking up. A rear wheel lock-up may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new clutch assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. 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 SUPERLEGGERA
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 168
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 SUPERLEGGERA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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