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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

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Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10228728: Harley-davidson Harley-davidson

Official manufacturer communication context for model years not specified Harley-davidson Harley-davidson, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10228728NHTSA document ID

Technical service bulletincommunication type

1affected product rows

1source rows grouped

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 M1490: DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). New Software Update. NOTE: The TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-TL3) supports Controller Area Network (CAN) and J-1850 protocol vehicles. 6-pin CAN vehicles are recommended to use Techlink 3 (TL-3) All 2021 (and later) vehicles must use TL-3 (connects to Red DLC on the vehicle) 4-pin (J-1850) vehicles are recommended to use TL-3. This includes all Fuel Injected Harley-Davidson vehicles 2002 and later. This includes all Fuel Injected Harley-Davidson vehicles 2002 and later. TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-TL3) will not support Buell, VDO and Magneti Marelli vehicles (4-pin DLC). Support for those vehicles is available via TECHLINK II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-1). Version 23.0 Release Date: Week of December 19th, 2022. New Features: Provide support for 2023 VIN's releasing on January 2nd, 2023. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) Data Items Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) System Info Active Diagnostics Vehicle Setups Reflash Guided Diagnostics Partial support for 2020 and 2023 Legal (Parts and Accessories) calibrations (more to follow in future releases). Changes: Reflash comparison screen Improvements to Body Control Module (BCM) calibration version logic Reflash Alternating Current (AC) Power required modify screen for more pronounced notification that action is required 2019 and later Touring Vehicle Setup Improvements to Traction Control Telltale operation 2019 Trike Reflash offer BCM version YM (Recall 0635) Vehicle Setup - Trike Configuration expanded offering to include 2019 vehicles (Recall 0635)

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-davidsonHarley-davidsonmodel years not specifiedAsk for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

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 10228728?

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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