NHTSA Service Bulletin 11022983: 2024 Livewire S2 Del Mar
Official manufacturer communication context for 2024 Livewire S2 Del Mar, 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 L1019: PRODUCT PROGRAM 1901 S2 TCU REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: LiveWire EV, LLC has identified that certain S2 motorcycles do not recognize the full connectivity benefit due to the lack of completion of regularly scheduled Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) updates. Certain S2 motorcycles Telematic Control Unit (TCU) that have not been updated to the latest software version which prevents full operation of the TCU and the motorcycles ability to receive FOTA updates will need to be inspected and the TCU replaced. Vehicle performance and safety are not affected. Additionally, there is an upcoming cloud update scheduled for August 31st, 2025, which will prevent motorcycles with these early TCU software versions from connecting to cloud services. If the affected vehicle's TCU is not updated by this time, connected service within the LiveWire S2 mobile app will cease to function.
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 11022983?
SERVICE BULLETIN L1019: PRODUCT PROGRAM 1901 S2 TCU REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: LiveWire EV, LLC has identified that certain S2 motorcycles do not recognize the full connectivity benefit due to the lack of completion of regularly scheduled Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) updates. Certain S2 motorcycles Telematic Control Unit (TCU) that have not been updated to the latest software version which prevents full operation of the.
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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