2012–2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale Recall: Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper…
NHTSA campaign 12V399000 · Steering · filed Aug 10, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Ducati's recall number is RCL-12-006.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ducati | 1199 Panigale | 2012, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V399000 (manufacturer number RCL-12-006). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.