NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018153: 2023-2025 Harley-davidson Flhx

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2025 Harley-davidson Flhx, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11018153 summary graphic for 2023-2025 Harley-davidson Flhx
11018153NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
7affected 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 M1683: INFOTAINMENT CONTROL UNIT (IFCU) MISSING WIFI MENU AND EMBEDDED NAVIGATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that in the event "VINERR" is displayed on the Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU), the IFCU will turn off the WiFi menu and Navigation. This is an as designed reaction to the "VINERR" message. In this condition functions such as WiFi, Wireless Apple CarPlay and embedded Navigation will not work. "VINERR" will be displayed in the odometer if the IFCU and Electronic Control Module (ECM) are not seeing the same Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in both modules. This can occur during module replacement, module swapping during testing, module updates or the installation of an aftermarket module. Warranty claims for this concern may be denied based on the cause.

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-davidsonFlhx2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhxse2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhxu2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrx2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrxrrse2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrxse2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFltrxstse2024, 2025Ask 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 11018153?

SERVICE BULLETIN M1683: INFOTAINMENT CONTROL UNIT (IFCU) MISSING WIFI MENU AND EMBEDDED NAVIGATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that in the event "VINERR" is displayed on the Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU), the IFCU will turn off the WiFi menu and Navigation. This is an as designed reaction to the "VINERR" message. In this condition functions such as WiFi, Wireless Apple CarPlay and embedded Navigation.

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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