Ducati Panigale: Swinging Arm Shaft May Not Be Torqued Correctly

Ducati is recalling 137 Panigale motorcycles because the swinging arm anchor shafts may not have been tightened properly at the factory. If not corrected, these shafts could loosen and interfere with the foot controls and steering. Ducati will re-torque the affected shafts to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
DUCATI
Product
Vehicles: DUCATI PANIGALE. Units affected: 137
Reason
The swinging arm anchor shafts may not have been correctly torqued at the factory. If this concern is not corrected the shafts could unwind and interfere with the foot control operation. Additionally this could affect directional control of the machine. Remedy: Recall the machines likely to be affected to re-torque the swinging arm anchor shafts.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2012-10-09
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7e25b881-882b-45de-aa29-619fdccc1467