NHTSA Service Bulletin 10254120: 2023, 2024 Harley-davidson Flhx
Official manufacturer communication context for 2023, 2024 Harley-davidson Flhx, 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 M1641: TOURING COOLING SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a new naming convention for the cooling system on the redesigned 2023 and 2024 Harley-Davidson Touring models. Harley-Davidson is communicating that there is a new naming convention for the 2023 CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) and CVO Road Glide ST (FLTRXSTSE) cooling system design. This cooling system will be referred to as Center-Cooled, based on the radiator mounting location. All communications moving forward, will identify this cooling system and use the naming convention of Center-Cooled. This will aid the dealer network in quick identification as we have for the other cooling systems.
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 10254120?
SERVICE BULLETIN M1641: TOURING COOLING SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a new naming convention for the cooling system on the redesigned 2023 and 2024 Harley-Davidson Touring models. Harley-Davidson is communicating that there is a new naming convention for the 2023 CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX), CVO Street.
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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