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Service bulletins for the 2018 Ducati Multistrada

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.

61 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SRV-SRB-19-0462020-01-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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-SRV-19-0352019-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to proceed, should an engine shipment be received with an activated TiltWatch indicator.
SRV-SRB-19-0272019-07-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT. Precautions for the assembly of the front mudguard extension part no.56410801B - Applicability: Multistrada 1200 MY 2010-2018 (all model versions); Multistrada 1260 MY 2018-2019 (all model versions). This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of reports received by Ducati, identifying incorrect installation of the front mudguard extension during the pre-delivery phase of the listed models (excluding Enduro and Multistrada 950). This bulletin also reiterates installation instructions, part data, and associated illustrations.
SRV-SRB-19-0132019-05-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Kit with starter clutch for Testastretta 11° 821cc -“ 937cc engines - Applicable to Monster 821 Model Year 2015-2019 (all versions); Multistrada 950 Model Year 2017-2018; Hypermotard 939/Hypermotard 939 SP Model Year 2016-2018; Hyperstrada 939 Model Year 2016-2017; and SuperSport 939 Model Year 2017-2019 (all versions). This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of a kit created to improve the starter clutch system for the listed engines. Service instructions and associated part information are also included in this bulletin.
SRV-TSB-18-0172019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. CR164 ? Updating the Hands Free active key using kit part no. 59822301A - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about a potential malfunction in the opening/closing mechanism of the Hands Free active key for the listed model. It is possible the ?coded blade? does not open smoothly or remains open without operation of the associated open/close button. This bulletin includes a service solution, parts and warranty information. This bulletin document has been redacted for sensitive information.
SRV-TSB-18-0162018-11-13. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. CR163 ? New layout of rear turn indicator cables on number plate holder - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about possible moisture build-up occurring inside the rear turn indicators, which could result in cosmetic but no functional issues. This bulletin provides affected VIN and parts data, warranty claim instructions, and a service solution. The bulletin document has been redacted for sensitive information.
SRV-SRB-18-0282018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 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-TSB-18-0132018-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. CR159 ? Replacement of active key part no. 59810356A - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the potential for Hands-Free active key operation to fail. The Hands-Free system could fail to acknowledge the active key in both active and passive modes. This bulletin provides affected VIN data, parts information, warranty claim instructions, and a service solution. The bulletin document has been redacted for sensitive information.
SRV-TSB-18-0112018-08-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CR157 ? Replacement of clutch actuator slave cylinder and brake and clutch reservoir baffles- This technical service bulletin advises dealers and service managers about a potential fluid seepage at the clutch actuator slave cylinder that could result in an erratic operation of the clutch, and potential fluid seepage at the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs that may cause aesthetic damage to the vehicle, for the listed model. The bulletin also provides information about affected VINs, parts data, warranty information and a service solution. The document has been redacted for sensitive information.
SRV-ESB-18-0042018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Immobilizer Systems - This electronic service bulletin supersedes SRV-ESB-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding Ducati Immobilizer Systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. The bulletin provides a comprehensive list of procedures covering the associated model systems, associated reference charts.
SRV-ESB-18-0012018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MTS 1200 Starter Solenoid Connector Installation - An update has been made to the starter solenoid wiring harness in the new Multistrada 1260 Model Year 2018.This bulletin provides details for installing kit Part no.69928501A. The kit updates 2015 through 2018 Mulstistrada 1200 models to the new factory specification. The bulletin contains detailed instructions, photos, and description of all parts and proceedures involved.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.