NHTSA Recall 15V268000: Shock absorber (suspension)
Ducati North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 549 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ducati 1199 Panigale.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V268000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RCL-15-002 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Report received | May 8, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 15V268000
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.