NHTSA Recall 12V399000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V399000; Date: Aug. 10, 2012
The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale; 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Ducati North America
Affected Units:: 2,411
Recall Summary:
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the ohlins steering damper.
How to Fix:
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, 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.
Recall Notes:
Ducati's recall number is rcl-12-006. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2012
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