NHTSA Recall 12V270000: Suspension: rear
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 375 vehicles. It affects 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V270000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RCL-12-004 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | June 13, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 panigale motorcycles because of an incorrect screw used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Ducatis safety recall number is rcl-12-004.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V270000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati 1199 Panigale | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.