2012-2013 Ducati 1199 PANIGALE - Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign: 12V401000
2,411 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Makes
- Ducati
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Potential units affected
- 2,411 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2012-08-10
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Ducati 1199 PANIGALE
- 2012 Ducati 1199 PANIGALE
What’s the problem?
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
What could happen?
The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
What’s the fix?
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots 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.