Service bulletin SRV-TTB-18-003

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10143629
Published by NHTSA	2018-08-13
Manufacturer's number	SRV-TTB-18-003
Manufacturer's date	2018-06-05
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

Procedure for final drive chain tension on Panigale V4 - This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers about reported difficulties with tensioning of the final drive chain for the listed model, as well as information about final drive chain adjustments during the first 1,000 km, and informing customers of these insights. The bulletin also provides inspection instructions for service centers.

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline

Vehicles listed
DUCATI PANIGALE V4	2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
25V570000	2025-09-03. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
2018667	2018-12-03. Powertrain

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SRV-SRB-23-037	2023-08-03. Service bulletin. Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.
TTB-20-001 r24	2022-02-04. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks V24 - Applicability: Panigale V4, Streetfighter V4. Pg 12 : Possible improper tightening of front brake hose retaining clip fastening nut. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 36: Possible oscillation of the final drive chain (non-uniform sliding), Pg.. 37, Possible water infiltration into the fog lights.
SRV-SRB-19-046	2020-01-04. Service bulletin. Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service life of the final drive chain installed on the entire Ducati range of motorcycles.
SRV-TSB-19-002	2019-03-11. Service bulletin. CR170 ? Clutch Hose Replacement - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers possible lengthening of the clutch lever stroke for the listed models. The prescribed service solution involves replacement of the clutch hose. The bulletin provides service instructions, affected VIN data, parts information, and warranty details. This bulletin document has been redacted for sensitive information.
SRV-TSB-18-019	2019-03-04. Service bulletin. CR170 ? Clutch Hose Replacement - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers possible lengthening of the clutch lever stroke for the listed models. The prescribed service solution involves replacement of the clutch hose. The bulletin provides service instructions, affected VIN data, parts information, and warranty details. This bulletin document has been redacted for sensitive information.
SRV-SRB-18-028	2018-11-13. Service bulletin. 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.
SRV-TTB-18-003	2018-08-20. Service bulletin. Procedure for final drive chain tension on Panigale V4 - This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers about reported difficulties with tensioning of the final drive chain for the listed model, as well as information about final drive chain adjustments during the first 1,000 km, and informing customers of these insights. The bulletin also provides inspection instructions for service centers.