Ducati 1199 Superleggera recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ducati North America recalls 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera

Recall number

16V339000

Brand / firm

Ducati

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 168 units

Why it was recalled

A rear wheel lock up may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured April 8, 2014, through November 13, 2014. On the affected motorcycles, the damper plate assembled between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly could break due to fatigue, and result in the engine seizing, and therefore, the rear wheel locking up.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new clutch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-002.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.