Defect Description For Recall
Ducati Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale Motorcycles Manufactured From March 16, 2012, Through July 12, 2012. Screws That Secure The Steering Damper To The Steering Head Could Fall Out Due To An Insufficient Amount Of LoCTIte Applied To The Threads.
Make Of Vehicle
DUCATI
Model Of Vehicle
1199 PANIGALE
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V400000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
The Steering Damper Can Detach From The Steering Head Which Can Lead To Loss Of Control Of The Motorcycle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ducati Will Notify Owners, And Authorized Dealers Will Remove Both Screws, Clean The Threads, Apply The Proper Amount Of LoCTIte, And Tighten 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Start Of Manufacture
20120316
End Of Manufacture
20120712
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2411
Date Owners Notified
20121015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Date Report Received
20120810
Make Campaign Number
RCL12-006