Ducati 1199 Panigale: Steering

Affects Ducati 1199 Panigale · 2012–2013 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational