NHTSA recall 12V270000
Suspension › Rear
Ducati 1199 Panigale
Reported Jun 13, 2012375 vehicles affectedDUCATI NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number RCL-12-004Built Mar 16, 2012 – May 15, 2012
The defect
Ducati IS recalling certain model year 2012 panigale motorcycles because of an incorrect screw used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage.
The risk
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 remedy
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.