Vehicle recall 14V166000 · April 4, 2014
2012-2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale
The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
- Consequence
- The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-14-001.
- 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
- 14V166000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 2014
- Filed by
- Ducati North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-14-001
- Owner notification
- June 6, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,083
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch; Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch; Electrical system › Wiring
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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