2013 Ducati 1199 recalls (6)

Every 2013 Ducati 1199 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 14V166000

  Apr 4, 2014Electrical System:Wiring

  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.

  Full recall details for 14V166000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 12V399000

  Oct 8, 2012Steering

  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.

  Full recall details for 12V399000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 12V400000

  Oct 8, 2012Steering

  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.

  Full recall details for 12V400000 →

• Suspension · NHTSA 12V401000

  Oct 8, 2012Suspension:Rear

  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.

  Full recall details for 12V401000 →

• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 12V392000

  Oct 8, 2012Engine and Engine Cooling

  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.

  Full recall details for 12V392000 →

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V402000

  Oct 8, 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

  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.

  Full recall details for 12V402000 →

2013 Ducati 1199 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ducati 1199. Ducati has issued at least 35 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Power Train3
• Electrical System1
• Structure1
• Suspension1
• Visibility1

Service bulletins by component

• Engine and Engine Cooling (14)
• Equipment (9)
• Electrical System (8)
• Power Train (5)
• Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5)
• Engine (3)

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