NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10147320: 2015-2018 Ducati 1299

Official manufacturer communication context for 2015-2018 Ducati 1299, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10147320 summary graphic for 2015-2018 Ducati 1299
10147320NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
25affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Procedure to check and adjust the clutch fluid pressure - This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about reports of difficulty in detection of the "neutral" gear (N) with consequent possible engine cranking. It also provides correct procedures should a service center encounter this situation or a crankshaft replacement occurs. This bulletin further provides parts data and warranty claim information.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Ducati12992015-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ducati939 Cdn2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ducati939sp2016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ducati959 Panigale2016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiDiavel2015-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiHypermotard2015-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiHypermotard 9392016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiHypermotard 939 Cal2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMonster 12002015-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMonster 1299 Sl2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMonster2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMonster 7972017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMonster 8212017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMultistrada 12002015-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMultistrada 1200s2015, 2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiMultistrada2015-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiPanigale 1299 Fe2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DucatiPanigale 9592018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10147320?

Procedure to check and adjust the clutch fluid pressure - This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about reports of difficulty in detection of the "neutral" gear (N) with consequent possible engine cranking. It also provides correct procedures should a service center encounter this situation or a crankshaft replacement occurs. This bulletin further provides parts data and warranty claim information.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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