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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V268📅 May 8, 2015

2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale & 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V268000
Manufacturer recall #
RCL-15-002
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Vehicles affected
549
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Owner phone
1-800-231-6696
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 29, 2015
Built
Jan 1, 2014 – Mar 23, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V268 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V268?

2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale & 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera. 549 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ducati dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-231-6696.