2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
The 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE, potentially affecting up to 549 vehicles.
Recall 15V268000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 549 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Panigale S version, 1199 Superleggera and 1199 Panigale R version motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the...
Consequence: If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the rear shock assembly or send the shock to the supplier's repair center to be remedied, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GOOD DAY, I AM NOT ATTEMPTING TO BE A JERK HERE HOWEVER SOMEONE REALLY NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THE DUCATI 1299S, 1299, 1199 AND OTHER DUCATIS. I JUST PURCHASED A BRAND NEW DUCATI WITH 1 MILE ON IT AND THE MOTORCYCLE CUTS OF DURING LOW SPEED TURNS AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ENJURY TO SOMEONE OR REALTY. I FIGURED IT WAS JUST MY BIKE SO I WAS GOING TO TAKE IT BACK TO DUCATI DUE TO THE FACT I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND PAID 25K FOR THIS BIKE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND IT'S A COMMON ISSUE DUCATI OWNERS HAVE HAD NO HELP WITH FROM SAFETY COMPANIES OR DEALERSHIPS. LIKE I SAID I'M NOT LOOKING FOR A PAY DAY OR TRYING TO BE A JERK I'M SIMPLY WRITING THIS SO I CAN SAVE SOMEONE'S MOTHER, FATHER, DAUTHETER OR SON FROM BEING KILLED. THE BIKE TURNS OFF EVEN WHEN THE CLUTCH IS FULLY PULLED IN. IT'S WILD JUST LOOK INTO IT PLEASE.
GOOD DAY, I AM NOT ATTEMPTING TO BE A JERK HERE HOWEVER SOMEONE REALLY NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THE DUCATI 1299S, 1299, 1199 AND OTHER DUCATIS. I JUST PURCHASED A BRAND NEW DUCATI WITH 1 MILE ON IT AND THE MOTORCYCLE CUTS OF DURING LOW SPEED TURNS AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ENJURY TO SOMEONE OR REALTY. I FIGURED IT WAS JUST MY BIKE SO I WAS GOING TO TAKE IT BACK TO DUCATI DUE TO THE FACT I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND PAID 25K FOR THIS BIKE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND IT'S A COMMON ISSUE DUCATI OWNERS HAVE HAD NO HELP WITH FROM SAFETY COMPANIES OR DEALERSHIPS. LIKE I SAID I'M NOT LOOKING FOR A PAY DAY OR TRYING TO BE A JERK I'M SIMPLY WRITING THIS SO I CAN SAVE SOMEONE'S MOTHER, FATHER, DAUTHETER OR SON FROM BEING KILLED. THE BIKE TURNS OFF EVEN WHEN THE CLUTCH IS FULLY PULLED IN. IT'S WILD JUST LOOK INTO IT PLEASE.
GOOD DAY, I AM NOT ATTEMPTING TO BE A JERK HERE HOWEVER SOMEONE REALLY NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THE DUCATI 1299S, 1299, 1199 AND OTHER DUCATIS. I JUST PURCHASED A BRAND NEW DUCATI WITH 1 MILE ON IT AND THE MOTORCYCLE CUTS OF DURING LOW SPEED TURNS AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ENJURY TO SOMEONE OR REALTY. I FIGURED IT WAS JUST MY BIKE SO I WAS GOING TO TAKE IT BACK TO DUCATI DUE TO THE FACT I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND PAID 25K FOR THIS BIKE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND IT'S A COMMON ISSUE DUCATI OWNERS HAVE HAD NO HELP WITH FROM SAFETY COMPANIES OR DEALERSHIPS. LIKE I SAID I'M NOT LOOKING FOR A PAY DAY OR TRYING TO BE A JERK I'M SIMPLY WRITING THIS SO I CAN SAVE SOMEONE'S MOTHER, FATHER, DAUTHETER OR SON FROM BEING KILLED. THE BIKE TURNS OFF EVEN WHEN THE CLUTCH IS FULLY PULLED IN. IT'S WILD JUST LOOK INTO IT PLEASE.
I WAS APPLYING THROTTLE TO PASS A VEHICLE ON A RIGHT HAND TURN AND RESUME MY LANE POSITION AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN. I HAD TO SUDDENLY CORRECT MY BODY POSITION AND BRING THE MOTORCYCLE UPRIGHT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CROSSING THE CENTER LINE. EMERGENCY MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN BEING STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY A CAR SINCE THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIMITED BRAKING ABILITY. INSPECTION ON THE ROADWAY SHOWED A WARNING SIGNAL ON THE DASH WHICH WAS A RED WITH EXCLAMATION POINT ! (ABS!). THE BIKE WOULD NOT START. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. AFTER DIAGNOSIS AND THE MECHANIC AT THE DUCATI SHOP SAID IT WAS THE CANBUS FUSE WHICH WAS BLOWN. NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. DON'T KNOW IF I CAN TRUST THIS MOTORCYCLE ON THE ROAD FURTHER.
I WAS APPLYING THROTTLE TO PASS A VEHICLE ON A RIGHT HAND TURN AND RESUME MY LANE POSITION AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN. I HAD TO SUDDENLY CORRECT MY BODY POSITION AND BRING THE MOTORCYCLE UPRIGHT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CROSSING THE CENTER LINE. EMERGENCY MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN BEING STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY A CAR SINCE THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIMITED BRAKING ABILITY. INSPECTION ON THE ROADWAY SHOWED A WARNING SIGNAL ON THE DASH WHICH WAS A RED WITH EXCLAMATION POINT ! (ABS!). THE BIKE WOULD NOT START. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. AFTER DIAGNOSIS AND THE MECHANIC AT THE DUCATI SHOP SAID IT WAS THE CANBUS FUSE WHICH WAS BLOWN. NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. DON'T KNOW IF I CAN TRUST THIS MOTORCYCLE ON THE ROAD FURTHER.
Safety Rating for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
Ducati North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SVC-11-018 — EQUIPMENT
SEE INSTRUCTIONS. LATEST TOOL FOR MODELS 2014 HAVE BEEN RELEASED. 06/19/14*LJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE
- 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE — 13 complaints
- 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE — 7 complaints
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- 2015 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE — 1 complaint
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