NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10204147: 2021, 2022 Harley-davidson Flfbs

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021, 2022 Harley-davidson Flfbs, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10204147 summary graphic for 2021, 2022 Harley-davidson Flfbs
10204147NHTSA document ID
Technical service bulletincommunication type
28affected 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

SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Operations (PTO) factory in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin for model year 2021 and 2022.

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-davidsonFlfbs2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhc2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhcs2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhp2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhr2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrxs2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlht2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcutg2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcutgse2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtk2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtk Shrine2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtkse2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtp2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhx2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhxs2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhxse2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlrt2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlsb2021Ask 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 10204147?

SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Operations (PTO) factory in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin for model year 2021 and 2022.

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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