Ducati recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 panigale motorcycles because of an incorrect screw used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V270000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 30, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 375
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 16, 2012 to May 15, 2012
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
- Maker's own recall number
- RCL-12-004
Notes
Ducatiâs safety recall number is rcl-12-004.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ducati recall: Suspension May 8, 2015
- Ducati recall: Exterior lighting Apr 4, 2014
- Ducati recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 10, 2012
- Ducati recall: Suspension Aug 10, 2012
- Ducati recall: Steering Aug 10, 2012
- Ducati recall: Steering Aug 10, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.