Ducati Panigale: Steering Components May Not Be Torqued To Specification
Ducati Panigale Recall Summary Ducati is recalling 618 Panigale motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom due to multiple steering and suspension components that may not be properly tightened or secured. Affected issues include a steering damper bearing that could slip, damper screws that may loosen, swinging arm shafts that need torque verification, an exhaust cable support that could melt from heat, and a brake reservoir connection that may interfere with its retaining screw. Ducati will replace or repair these components, including installing new parts, applying threadlocker, checking torque specifications, and replacing fasteners as needed.
- Recalling firm
- DUCATI
- Product
- Vehicles: DUCATI PANIGALE. Units affected: 618
- Reason
- a) Exhaust Butterfly cable support replacement - excess heat from the catalytic converter could cause the cable support to melt or burn. b) Ohlins Steering damper bearing - the uniball bearing could slip out of its seat. c) Steering damper retaining screws - two retaining damper screws may slacken from original torque setting. d) Swinging arm shafts RH and LH shafts need to be checked for correct tightness torque. e) Front Brake master cylinder fluid reservoir tube - the front brake master cylinder fluid reservoir connection tube may interfere with the reservoir retaining screw. Remedy: a)...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-08-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1509908a-2266-4370-8142-6fad87969de7