Recall 15V268000: 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale, 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 8, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 549
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Panigale S version, 1199 Superleggera and 1199 Panigale R version motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
The risk
If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the rear shock assembly or send the shock to the supplier's repair center to be remedied, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-002.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale
- 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V268000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-15-002
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Owner letters
- Jun 29, 2015
- Components
- Suspension:rear:shock absorber (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology