2012-2013 Ducati 1199 PANIGALE - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 12V402000
2,411 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Makes
- Ducati
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- 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 front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
What could happen?
The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, 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.