Ducati Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 – 2013 1199 Panigale Motorcycles Due to Incorrect Assembly Tolerance

by Gary Kopycinski on August 18, 2012

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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 . 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…