NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11021208: 2023-2025 Harley-davidson Flfb

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

NHTSA service bulletin 11021208 summary graphic for 2023-2025 Harley-davidson Flfb
11021208NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
12affected 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 M1698: BILL OF MATERIALS CHANGE FOR CENTER-COOLED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT ENGINES. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that starting on August 1, 2025, the Milwaukee-Eight Center-Cooled Direct Ship Warranty engines will not come with the decorative camshaft cover or Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid. This involves all: Non-VVT equipped Touring and Softail models VVT solenoid equipped CVO models. NOTE: On VVT models, the solenoid opening will be plugged to prevent contamination.

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-davidsonFlfb2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhc2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
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-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.
Harley-davidsonFxbb2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxbr2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxlrs2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFxlrst2025Ask 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 11021208?

SERVICE BULLETIN M1698: BILL OF MATERIALS CHANGE FOR CENTER-COOLED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT ENGINES. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that starting on August 1, 2025, the Milwaukee-Eight Center-Cooled Direct Ship Warranty engines will not come with the decorative camshaft cover or Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid. This involves all: Non-VVT equipped Touring and Softail models VVT solenoid.

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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