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Vehicle recall 12V400000 · August 10, 2012

2012-2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V400000
Reported to NHTSA
August 10, 2012
Filed by
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign
RCL12-006
Owner notification
October 15, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
2,411
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering
Recall 12V400000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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