NHTSA Campaign 12V400000
STEERING
Issued by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Aug 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | 1199 PANIGALE | 2012 | 2,411 |
| DUCATI | 1199 PANIGALE | 2013 | 2,411 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V400000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.