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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018167: 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457

Official manufacturer communication context for 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

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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

A_250323_RC_EN] Aprilia Tuono 457 E5+ Headlamp and license plate holder - Technical update - Campaign Code: 2025_TUONO457 PROCEDURE FOR MANAGING CAMPAIGN: From the main menu, select the option campaigns, then select the option Enter campaigns from the sub-menu. Enter the frame number subject to the technical update in the window opened. Select search to open a window with the available service coupon: Adjustment of the headlamp low beam and tightening of the license plate holder screws: service coupon that includes the procedure for adjusting the height of the headlamp low beam, tightening of the fixing screws for the license plate holder and reimbursement of labour costs. Select the relative coupon, compile the Km field, and then save the procedure definitively. Once the operation has been completed, it is essential to immediately declare the service coupon as carried out in the PWM in order to conclude the intervention and receive a refund. The coupon that will not be declared "carried out" (by the PWM status management) within 6 months from the day of entry will be automatically discarded by the system as NOT CARRIED OUT and will NOT be refunded. LABOUR Service coupon for the adjustment of the headlamp low beam and tightening of the license plate holder screws Minutes of labour envisaged for procedure: 15 (minutes) OPERATING PROCEDURE HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT Position the vehicle at a distance of 5 or 10 metres (16.4 or 32.8 ft.) from a vertical surface. Depending on the distance chosen, 5 or 10 m (16.4 or 32.8 ft.), draw a horizontal mark (e.g. with paper tape) at 77 cm (30.31 inches) or 73 cm (28.74 inches) respectively above the ground. See diagram below in figure 1. With a 75 kg (165.3 lb) rider sitting on the vehicle, switch on the engine and then the headlamp, making sure it is in the low beam position. Adjust the low beam in accordance with the workshop manual (Chapter 4.13, Maintenance - Headlamp Adjustment). Turn the adjuster CLOCKWISE to RAISE the beams, or ANTI-CLOCKWISE to LOWER the beams. See diagram below in figure 2. Figure 1 IMPORTANT: The interruption of the light, light-dark, must fall at 77 +1/-2 cm (30.31 inches) if the motorcycle is positioned 5 m (16.4 ft.) from the vertical surface, otherwise at 73 +2/-4 cm (28.74 inches) if at 10 metres (32.8 ft.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFIC PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN CHECKING LIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT.

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
ApriliaTuono 4572026Ask 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 11018167?

A_250323_RC_EN] Aprilia Tuono 457 E5+ Headlamp and license plate holder - Technical update - Campaign Code: 2025_TUONO457 PROCEDURE FOR MANAGING CAMPAIGN: From the main menu, select the option campaigns, then select the option Enter campaigns from the sub-menu. Enter the frame number subject to the technical update in the window opened. Select search to open a window with the available service coupon: Adjustment of.

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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