NHTSA Campaign 12V402000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE 2012 2,411
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE 2013 2,411

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V402000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.