Ducati 1199 Panigale, 1199 Superleggera: Suspension — shock absorber

Affects Ducati 1199 Panigale, 1199 Superleggera · 2014 — about 549 vehicles.

The hazard

If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the rear shock assembly or send the shock to the supplier's repair center to be remedied, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-002.

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