Recalls
Ducati Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 – 2013 1199 Panigale Motorcycles Due to Issues with Screws That Secure Steering Damper to Steering Head
- Details
- Category: Recalls
- Published on Saturday, 18 August 2012 09:17
- Written by Press Release
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2012.
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.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, free of charge. Ducati has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Notes: Ducati's Recall Number is RCL-12-006. 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.
Source: dot.gov
