NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10030773: 2009 Harley-davidson 1340

Official manufacturer communication context for 2009 Harley-davidson 1340, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10030773 summary graphic for 2009 Harley-davidson 1340
10030773NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
25affected product rows
80/100quality score

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: FLYWHEEL END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS WERE CHANGED FROM 0.003-0.010 IN. (0.076-0.254MM) TO 0.003-0.013 IN. (0.076-0.330MM). SPOKE TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 55 IN-LBS (6.2 NM) ON ALL SPOKE WHEELS. USE SPOKE TORQUE WRENCH (HD-48985) WHEN CHECKING SPOKE TENSION. *PE

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
Harley-davidson1340model years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidson883 Huggermodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlh Electra Glidemodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrcmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhs Seriesmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlstmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlstcmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrseimodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxdb2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxdc2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxdf2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxdl2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxdwgmodel years not specifiedAsk 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 10030773?

HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: FLYWHEEL END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS WERE CHANGED FROM 0.003-0.010 IN. (0.076-0.254MM) TO 0.003-0.013 IN. (0.076-0.330MM). SPOKE TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 55 IN-LBS (6.2 NM) ON ALL SPOKE WHEELS. USE SPOKE TORQUE WRENCH (HD-48985) WHEN CHECKING SPOKE TENSION. *PE

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

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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