Vehicle recall 12V401000 · August 10, 2012
2012-2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale
The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
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. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
- Consequence
- The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots 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
- 12V401000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2012
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL 12-006
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,411
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 1199 Panigale (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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