Defect Description For Recall
Ducati North America (Ducati) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 1199 Panigale S Version, 1199 Superleggera And 1199 Panigale R Version Motorcycles. The Affected Motorcycles May Have Been Built With An Improperly Manufactured Rear Shock Absorber. The Nut On The Damper Rod For These Shock Absorbers May Loosen, Resulting In A Loss Of DaMPIng And The Possible Disassembling Of The Shock.
Make Of Vehicle
DUCATI
Model Of Vehicle
1199 SUPERLEGGERA
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V268000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
If The Damper Rod Nut Loosens, Shock Absorber Performance Would Be Affected, Possibly Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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. Ducati’S Number For This Recall Is Rcl-15-002.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Start Of Manufacture
20140101
End Of Manufacture
20150323
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
549
Date Owners Notified
20150629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Date Report Received
20150508
Make Campaign Number
RCL-15-002