NHTSA Service Bulletin 10170032: 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 Tt, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Moto Guzzi V85TT: NHTSA Recalls 19V-857 Final drive oil leak & 19V-858 Footrest pin retaining clips- PLUS additional Technical Updates Concern: As part of our ongoing commitment to improve product quality and to provide the best possible customer satisfaction, it has come to our attention that non-compliant components may have been installed on a select range of V85TT models. Specifically, the final drive may develop an oil leak which could lead to oil being deposited on the rear tire ( Recall 19V-857) and the footrest pin retaining clips may not have been installed properly leading to the loss of a footrest (Recall 19V-858). In addition, VIN specific technical updates have been released and must be performed while the recall work is being completed
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
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10170032?
Moto Guzzi V85TT: NHTSA Recalls 19V-857 Final drive oil leak & 19V-858 Footrest pin retaining clips- PLUS additional Technical Updates Concern: As part of our ongoing commitment to improve product quality and to provide the best possible customer satisfaction, it has come to our attention that non-compliant components may have been installed on a select range of V85TT models. Specifically, the final drive may.
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
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