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Ducati North - Swingarm shaft pivots
Official notice
10 Aug 2012
Last checked
10 Aug 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ducati North - Swingarm shaft pivots. The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury. Published 2012-08-10.
What to do now
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots 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
RCL 12-006
Official notice
2012-08-10
The hazard
The hazard
The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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Brand: Ducati North. Contact: Ducati North America.
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