2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale and Ducati 1199 Superleggera recall: shock absorber

Ducati North America reported this safety recall on May 8, 2015. It covers about 549 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 549
reported: May 8, 2015
owners notified: Jun 29, 2015

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

What is wrong: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Panigale S version, 1199 Superleggera and 1199 Panigale R version motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 15V268000

Affected vehicles

Ducati 1199 Panigale 2014 2014
Ducati 1199 Superleggera 2014 2014

Questions about recall 15V268000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale and Ducati 1199 Superleggera shock absorber?

Yes. Recall 15V268000, reported on May 8, 2015, covers about 549 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V268000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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