Ducati Panigale: Possibility Of Loss Of Control

Ducati Panigale Recall Summary Ducati is recalling 109 Panigale motorcycles in the United Kingdom because some have an incorrect screw holding the swing arm to the rear suspension. If this screw fails, the rear suspension could collapse and cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle. Ducati will inspect affected machines and replace the incorrect screw with the correct one.

Recalling firm
DUCATI
Product
Vehicles: DUCATI PANIGALE. Units affected: 109
Reason
An incorrect fixing screw retaining the swing arm to the rear suspension linkage has been fitted to some machines. It is possible that the incorrect fixing screw could fail resulting in the rear suspension collapsing and the rider losing control of the machine. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to check whether the screw retaining the swing arm to the rear suspension is correct. Where the screw is found to be incorrect replace the screw.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2012-06-26
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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