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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V400000

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale — Steering

Published August 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 10, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V400000, published August 15, 2012 and initiated August 10, 2012. Recalling firm: Ducati North America; 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale — Steering.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DUCATI
Model
1199 PANIGALE
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Lot
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE | 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale — Steering recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V400000 on August 15, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DUCATI. Model: 1199 PANIGALE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)