DUCATI 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
Brand
DUCATI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA is recalling certain 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE vehicles due to steering issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026