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Motorcycle Recall - Ducati 1199 Panigale Motorcycles Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID:  12V402000
Component:  Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
Manufacturer:  Ducati North America
Recall Date: 08/02/2012
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2411
Defect Summary:
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 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.
Consequence Summary:
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 Summary:
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. Ducati has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

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