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2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale, covering 14,138 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: turn signal: switchReported April 4, 2014 · 2,083 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V166000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported August 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.
Risk
Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, 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.

Recall number 12V392000 · Recall details

SteeringReported August 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.
Risk
The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, 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.

Recall number 12V399000 · Recall details

SteeringReported August 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V400000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported August 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
Risk
The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots 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.

Recall number 12V401000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported August 10, 2012 · 2,411 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
Risk
The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, 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.

Recall number 12V402000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale have?

6, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and steering.

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