Ducati 1199 Panigale recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ducati North America recalls 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale, 1199 Superleggera

Recall number

15V268000

Brand / firm

Ducati

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 549 units

Why it was recalled

If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Panigale S version, 1199 Superleggera and 1199 Panigale R version motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the rear shock assembly or send the shock to the supplier's repair center to be remedied, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-002.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.