NHTSA Recall 12V399000: Steering
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,411 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V399000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RCL-12-006 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | August 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Ducati's recall number is RCL-12-006.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 12V399000
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.