2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various mechanical and electrical components addressed through recalls. No direct complaints about reliability or defects have been submitted.
There are nine recalls affecting this model. These recalls cover a range of systems including brakes, suspension, engine, steering, and electrical components. The defects pose risks involving braking failure, suspension collapse, fire hazards, loss of steering control, and malfunctioning controls and lighting.
Recalls- Front brake master cylinder hose. NHTSA recall 12V402000 affects 2,411 motorcycles. The brake master cylinder reservoir hose may be damaged by the reservoir retaining screw, causing brake failure and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a cap nut and washer free of charge.
- Swingarm rear suspension linkage. Recall 12V270000 covers 375 units due to an incorrect screw retaining the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage. Detachment leads to suspension collapse and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the screw as needed.
- Exhaust butterfly valve cable cover. Recall 12V392000 affects 2,411 motorcycles. The bowden cable cover may melt from catalytic converter heat, creating smoke or fire hazards. Dealers will replace the cable cover at no cost.
- Steering damper bearing assembly. Recall 12V399000 impacts 2,411 units where the uniball bearing can slip from the Ohlins steering damper, causing detachment and loss of control. A special washer will be installed free of charge.
- Swingarm shaft pivots loosening. Recall 12V401000 affects 2,411 motorcycles. The pivots may loosen leading to loss of control. Dealers will tighten them to proper torque settings.
- Steering damper screws. Recall 12V400000 involves 2,411 motorcycles. Screws securing the steering damper could fall out due to insufficient Loctite, risking detachment and crashes. Dealers will apply proper Loctite and torque screws correctly without charge.
- Left handlebar switch wiring. Recall 14V166000 covers 2,083 motorcycles. Power loss to the left handlebar switch disables horn, instrument panel, high beam, and right turn signals, violating FMVSS 123. An additional wiring harness will be installed gratis.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have legal rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with an attorney specializing in consumer protection could clarify options for relief.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
14513
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2083 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2411 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2411 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2411 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2411 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
375 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
Risk: IF THE LINKAGE DETACHES FROM THE SWINGARM, CATASTROPHIC SUSPENSION COLLAPSE WOULD OCCUR AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
2411 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.