NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10169954: 2020 Harley-davidson Flhr

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Harley-davidson Flhr, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10169954 summary graphic for 2020 Harley-davidson Flhr
10169954NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
11affected product rows
90/100quality 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

GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1090: SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES FOR DECEMBER 2019. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of Screamin Eagle Pro Street Tuner calibrations on 2020 Touring, CVO Touring and Police models equipped with RDRS (Reflex Defensive Rider Systems) were not reaching expected performance improvement levels set by the SE (Screamin' Eagle) team. The SE team has updated all Pro Street Tuner calibrations for 2020 FL models with RDRS. Update all dealers computers with the latest Pro Street Tuner software. The software is available for update now through the normal update process.

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-davidsonFlhr2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrxs2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlht2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcutg2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcutgse2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtk2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhx2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhxs2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlrt2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrx2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrxs2020Ask 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 10169954?

GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1090: SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATES FOR DECEMBER 2019. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of Screamin Eagle Pro Street Tuner calibrations on 2020 Touring, CVO Touring and Police models equipped with RDRS (Reflex Defensive Rider Systems) were not reaching expected performance improvement levels set by the SE (Screamin' Eagle) team. The SE team has updated all Pro Street Tuner.

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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