Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16
— Recall Campaign #12V392000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,411 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V392000
| Manufacturer: | Ducati North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 10, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V392000 |
| Units affected: | 2,411 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.