NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10164530: 2016, 2017 Moto Guzzi V9

Official manufacturer communication context for 2016, 2017 Moto Guzzi V9, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10164530 summary graphic for 2016, 2017 Moto Guzzi V9
10164530NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
2affected 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

Dear Dealer / Service Center, In response to a number of cases of oil escaping from the transmission reported by the service network, Moto Guzzi has decided to implement and publish a number of changes to the Service Station Manual and Use and Maintenance Manual of the aforementioned vehicles. Please note the following matters in particular: 1. The procedure to check the transmission oil level during predelivery preparation and inspection of the vehicle has been eliminated and MUST NOT be performed. 2. The transmission oil must now ONLY be changed at 30,000 km(18,641mi) intervals, together with the other activities planned for the respective service (see operations described in the Service Station Manual and the chapter 'Maintenance' of the Use and Maintenance Manual);....

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
Moto GuzziV92017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Moto GuzziV9 Bobber2016Ask 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 10164530?

Dear Dealer / Service Center, In response to a number of cases of oil escaping from the transmission reported by the service network, Moto Guzzi has decided to implement and publish a number of changes to the Service Station Manual and Use and Maintenance Manual of the aforementioned vehicles. Please note the following matters in particular: 1. The procedure to check the transmission oil level during predelivery.

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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