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Ducati North - Swingarm retaining screw

Official notice

13 Jun 2012

Last checked

13 Jun 2012

Risk not stated by sourceNHTSA
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An official NHTSA notice concerns Ducati North - Swingarm retaining screw. If the linkage detaches from the swingarm, catastrophic suspension collapse would occur and adversely affect the ability to safely handle the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2012-06-13.

What to do now

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the incorrect screw free of charge. The safety recall began on june 30, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.

Units affected

375

Recall number

RCL-12-004

Official notice

2012-06-13

The hazard

If the linkage detaches from the swingarm, catastrophic suspension collapse would occur and adversely affect the ability to safely handle the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Affected products

Product 1

Ducati North America — Swingarm retaining screw

Units affected

375

Risk / hazard

If the linkage detaches from the swingarm, catastrophic suspension collapse would occur and adversely affect the ability to safely handle the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Ducati North

Manufacturer

Ducati north america

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Ducati North. Contact: Ducati North America.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

RCL-12-004

Campaign number

12V270000

Units affected

375

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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