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Ducati North - Ohlins steering damper screws
Official notice
10 Aug 2012
Last checked
10 Aug 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ducati North - Ohlins steering damper screws. 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. Published 2012-08-10.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
2,411
Recall number
RCL12-006
Official notice
2012-08-10
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Ducati North. Contact: Ducati North America.
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