NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018152: 2025 Harley-davidson Ra1250s

Official manufacturer communication context for 2025 Harley-davidson Ra1250s, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11018152 summary graphic for 2025 Harley-davidson Ra1250s
11018152NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
2affected product rows
90/100quality 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 M1682: PAN AMERICA BCM CALIBRATION UPDATE TO ADDRESS (DTC) C182215. PURPOSE: NOTE - This bulletin does not apply to any vehicles built after April 2, 2025. This bulletin informs dealers that there is a Body Control Module (BCM) update available for 2025 Pan America S (RA1250S) and CVO Pan America (RA1250SE). This update addresses Current or History Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C182215. This DTC can populate even when there is no actual vehicle fault. This BCM update is not necessary for all models to be updated even if shown as available in DTII. This bulletin does NOT apply to motorcycles not listed and no warranty claims will be paid for any other Revolution Max models for this concern. This only applies to 2025 Pan America S (RA1250S) and CVO Pan America (RA1250SE) models. Initial Release.

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-davidsonRa1250s2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonRa1250se2025Ask 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 11018152?

SERVICE BULLETIN M1682: PAN AMERICA BCM CALIBRATION UPDATE TO ADDRESS (DTC) C182215. PURPOSE: NOTE - This bulletin does not apply to any vehicles built after April 2, 2025. This bulletin informs dealers that there is a Body Control Module (BCM) update available for 2025 Pan America S (RA1250S) and CVO Pan America (RA1250SE). This update addresses Current or History Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C182215. This DTC.

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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