NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10193491: 2007 Harley-davidson Flhp

Official manufacturer communication context for 2007 Harley-davidson Flhp, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10193491 summary graphic for 2007 Harley-davidson Flhp
10193491NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
50affected 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

Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and moisture to build up in the engine oil.

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-davidsonFlhp2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhpe2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhr2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrc2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrs2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrse32007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlht2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtc2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcu2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcuse22007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtp2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhx2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlst2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlstc2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlstf2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlstn2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlstsc2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltr2007Ask 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 10193491?

Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and moisture to build up in the engine oil.

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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