NHTSA Service Bulletin 10219043: 2022 Harley-davidson Rh975
Official manufacturer communication context for 2022 Harley-davidson Rh975, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1562: RH975 (NIGHTSTER) - HAND CONTROL MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a Right Hand Control Module (RHCM)/Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address an unresponsive Hand Control Module (HCM) condition. This condition occurs at vehicle start up only. Vehicles exhibiting this condition will have no reaction to button or switch inputs from either HCM, multiple modules will report a Loss of Communication with RHCM/LHCM. The condition was able to be temporarily corrected with the removal and installation of the main fuse to reset the modules.
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
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10219043?
SERVICE BULLETIN M1562: RH975 (NIGHTSTER) - HAND CONTROL MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a Right Hand Control Module (RHCM)/Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address an unresponsive Hand Control Module (HCM) condition. This condition occurs at vehicle start up only. Vehicles exhibiting this condition.
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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