Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V402000 Reported August 10, 2012

Brake master cylinder reservoir connection hose

Ducati North America · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 2,411 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V402000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC 12-006
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. the front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.

Safety Consequence

The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, 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

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference recall ID 12V402000 or campaign RC 12-006.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V402000

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

What is recall 12V402000?

NHTSA recall 12V402000 was issued by Ducati North America on August 10, 2012. It addresses: Brake master cylinder reservoir connection hose. The recall affects approximately 2,411 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V402000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC 12-006. 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.