NHTSA Service Bulletin 10175117: 2017, 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Official manufacturer communication context for 2017, 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 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.
RAN RAP RAJ RAG and RSD Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the radio with software level MV-002.010.041.The customer should be informed that after the reprogram, the radio will need to have the phones paired to the Entertainment Telematics Module (ETM). The operative details for pairing telephones and settings are shown in the Owner Handbook of the infotainmentmodule. Some customers may experience one or more of the following:Voice commands not recognized, especially in SiriusXM. Can?t select certain character in navigation, character grayed out. Tweeter noise during audio streaming. Ipod Nano not recognized. Voice recognition does not work when setting an address in Spanish. Navigation takes too long to recover after losing satellite signal. Certain Android phones have reduced Bluetooth functionality. Display is stuck on black screen. Display frozen on Alfa Romeo logo. Radio intermittently reboots. Oil level displayed on the ETM is incorrect. Auto-play does not maintain ?ON? status after the network goes to sleep. Park Assist Module (PAM) graphics stayed on screen even after dismissing via Rotary Pad. Loss of favorite contacts. Lane Departure menu option available in a vehicle without the lane departure warning option. Some technicians may experience an error when they attempt to update the User Guide. The radio may prompt an error, "The update file has expired and cannot be installed"Fig.1.Update File Error PromptIn addition, the following improvements are included:Stability improvements, to help prevent the radios from rebooting and freezing. Preset management improvements, for better usability. Additional phone compatibility improvements on phones not tested in the past. Radio station preset bar updated to include seven presets and a shortcut to the rest of the presets. Radio menu updated to show frequency, station names, and favorite numbers. Remove kilohertz (KHz) and megahertz (MHz) and show frequency in figures.
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 10175117?
RAN RAP RAJ RAG and RSD Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the radio with software level MV-002.010.041.The customer should be informed that after the reprogram, the radio will need to have the phones paired to the Entertainment Telematics Module (ETM). The operative details for pairing telephones and settings are shown in the Owner Handbook of the infotainmentmodule. Some customers.
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.
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