Ducati 1199 Panigale Recall, Loose screws = Steering Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE		2012-2013
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA		Mfr's Report Date: AUG 02, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V400000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,411

Summary:
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.

Consequence:
The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Ducati 1199 Panigale Recall, Steering Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE		2012-2013
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA		Mfr's Report Date: AUG 02, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V399000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,411   

Summary:
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.   

Consequence:
The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Ducati 1199 Panigale Recall, Rear Suspension

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE 2012
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V270000
Component: SUSPENSION, REAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 375
Summary:
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE INCORRECT SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. DUCATI HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696

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