Recall 12V270000: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Report received

Jun 13, 2012

Manufacturer

Ducati north america

Potentially affected

375vehicles

Model years

2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 panigale motorcycles because of an incorrect screw used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage.

Possible consequence

If the linkage detaches from the swingarm, catastrophic suspension collapse would occur and adversely affect the ability to safely handle the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the incorrect screw free of charge. The safety recall began on june 30, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale8 complaints