Ducati 1199 Panigale problems & recalls

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.

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.

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.

Problem: Ducati north america (ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 panigale and panigale s motorcycles. the left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. as such, these motorcycles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 123, "motorcycle controls and displays."

Risk: The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2014. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696. ducati's number for this recall is rcl-14-001.

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 panigale motorcycles manufactured from march 16, 2012, through july 12, 2012. the exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.

Risk: Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 panigale motorcycles manufactured from march 16, 2012, through july 12, 2012. the right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.

Risk: The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 panigale motorcycles manufactured from march 16, 2012, through july 12, 2012. the front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.

Risk: The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 panigale motorcycles because of an incorrect screw used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage.

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.

Fix: 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.