Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V400000 Reported August 10, 2012

Ohlins steering damper screws

Q: What is recall 12V400000?

NHTSA recall 12V400000 was issued by Ducati North America on August 10, 2012. It addresses: Ohlins steering damper screws. The recall affects approximately 2,411 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ducati North America · N/A · 2,411 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V400000

Manufacturer Campaign

RCL12-006

Manufacturer

Ducati North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,411

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 10, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference recall ID 12V400000 or campaign RCL12-006.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V400000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V400000?

NHTSA recall 12V400000 was issued by Ducati North America on August 10, 2012. It addresses: Ohlins steering damper screws. The recall affects approximately 2,411 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V400000 or the manufacturer campaign number RCL12-006. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.