Ducati North America | NHTSA Recall #15V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V268000 by Ducati North America. Affecting model year 2014 1199 panigale s version, 1199 superleggera and 1199 panigale r version motorcycles Includes 549 affected units, Shock Absorber Damping Rod Nut may Loosen/Detach, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014 1199 panigale s version, 1199 superleggera and 1199 panigale r version motorcycles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V268000

Manufacturer: Ducati North America

Report Received Date: 2015-05-08T00:00:00

Subject: Shock absorber damping rod nut may loosen/detach

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 549

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RCL-15-002

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 71.4

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NHTSA ID: 15V268000

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