Equipment recall 14E012000 · April 1, 2014
Ducati 848, Ducati 916 and 6 more models
These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
- Consequence
- If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14E012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2014
- Filed by
- Ohlins Racing AB
- Owner notification
- November 19, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,827
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 748 (1994-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Ducati 848 (1994-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Ducati 916 (1994-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Ducati Monster 1000 (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Honda CBR600RR (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Suzuki GSX1300R (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Yamaha YZFR1 (1998-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Yamaha YZFR6 (2008-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Ducati been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ducati dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.