NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11026197: 2025 Harley-davidson Flfb

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

NHTSA service bulletin 11026197 summary graphic for 2025 Harley-davidson Flfb
11026197NHTSA document ID
Technical service bulletincommunication 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 M1706: 2025 SOFTAIL INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that there is an update available for the 2025 Softail Instrument Module (IM). This update is intended to address two symptoms: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U014000 populating with no actual fault present, RPM display flashing. The update is available in Digital Technician II (DT II) version 26.0.1 or later.

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-davidsonFlstfi2025Ask 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 11026197?

SERVICE BULLETIN M1706: 2025 SOFTAIL INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that there is an update available for the 2025 Softail Instrument Module (IM). This update is intended to address two symptoms: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U014000 populating with no actual fault present, RPM display flashing. The update is available in Digital Technician II (DT II) version.

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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