Ducati / Honda / Ohlins and more recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
What could happen
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
The fix
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Vehicles covered
- Ducati 748 1994–2002
- Ducati 848 1994–2013
- Ducati 916 1994–2013
- Ducati 996 1994–2013
- Ducati 998 1994–2013
- Ducati Monster 1000 2003–2007
- Honda Cbr600Rr 2003–2006
- Ohlins Steering Damper
- Suzuki Gsx1300R 2003–2008
- Suzuki Tl1000R 1998–2001
- Yamaha Fz6 2004–2005
- Yamaha Yzfr1 1998–2008
- Yamaha Yzfr6 2008–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E012000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ohlins Racing Ab
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 1, 2014
- Owners notified
- Nov 19, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,827
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment; Steering
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 18, 2025
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 15, 2024
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 15, 2024
- Yamaha recall: Wheels Oct 14, 2014
- Yamaha recall: Power train Nov 30, 2015
- Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting Feb 10, 2014
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.