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Ducati 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.

NHTSA campaign 12V-399 · Reported August 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ducati 1199 Panigale
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,411
REMEDY
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-399.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012–2013Ducati 1199 Panigale

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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