NHTSA Recall 12V400000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V400000; Date: Aug. 10, 2012
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.
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. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of loctite applied to the threads.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Oct 15, 2012
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