Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
M1700
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1700 (REV B): IGNITION COIL HARNESS REPAIR KIT FOR CENTER-COOLED VEHICLES. PURPOSE: Revision B. Purpose for Service Bulletin: NOTE The repair in the bulletin DOES NOT qualify for Emissions therefore EMS claims will not be accepted. This bulletin informs dealers that there is an Ignition Coil Harness Repair Kit (Part No. 69203885) available in the event that there is damage found to the wire harness branch that goes to the Ignition Coil. See Figure 1. If any of the four wires going to connector [83B] (V/GN, GY/BE, R/GN, GN/BE) are damaged, the Ignition Coil Harness Repair Kit (Part No. 69203885) should be used. See Installation-Sheet 94100741 on Service Information Portal (SIP). REV B: Updated: Purpose for Service Bulletin. Add Note for Emissions/EMS.
M1735
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1735: 2023 TO 2026 CENTER-COOLED TOURING LICENSE PLATE LIGHT HOLDER. Purpose: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that a running change has occurred that impacts the design and assembly of the Touring license plate light cover. See Figure 1.
M1490
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.8.3): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version Version 26.8.3, Release Date: Week of July 24, 2026. NOTE: Software version (26.4.3) will need to be manually installed only if current software version of DT II is (26.0.2). After (26.4.3) is manually installed, automatic updates will bring DT II to the latest software version. Refer to bulletin M1713 for instructions. New Features - Harley-Davidson: 2023-2024 Touring: Updated Electronic Control Module (ECM) calibration offerings. LiveWire: S2DM/MH/AP: Calibration bundle 10.2.28: Telematic Control Unit (TCU) reflash updates. Change: Vehicle Setup: Body Control Module (BCM) – Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Replacement: Correct issue where tire size selections were not available. System Info – Auxiliary Load Controller (ALC): Added Bike configuration field. Data Items – Trike ECM: Improved display of Gear Position when in reverse. Amp – Added support for (Part No. 76001619).
M1715
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1715 (REV C): SKYLINE OS VERSION 5057D SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: Revision. NOTE: Service Bulletin M1715 supersedes M1666. Repairs made to vehicles after April 8, 2026 following M1666 will not be accepted through warranty. Warranty claims on repairs made prior to April 8, 2026 will be accepted following standard claim submission policy and process. This bulletin informs dealers of a Skyline™ OS software update, version (260005057D), for 2023-2026 Touring and 2026 Trike vehicles equipped with an Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU). This software update will be available both as Over The Air (OTA) and Universal Serial Bus (USB). Revision C. Updated: Required Dealer Action. Updated: Pre-delivery Update Note Added.
M1722
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1722 (REV A): EXHAUST SMOKE, OIL CARRY-OVER OR MILKY OIL (M8 MODELS WITH TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED BREATHER). PURPOSE: Revision A. Purpose for Service Bulletin. This bulletin informs dealers about: • The cause and effects of moisture in engine oil. • Service Manual troubleshooting updates for Milwaukee-Eight engines with the transmission-mounted breather, that have symptoms of moisture in oil and the best practices to avoid creating such instances. • New Job Time Code (JTC 3017 Diagnose Oil Carryover/Moisture) for service manual troubleshooting.
M1679
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1679: AFTERMARKET EXHAUST HEADER DEBRIS. PURPOSE: Initial release. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to abrasive particle wear, specifically from debris inside new aftermarket exhaust headers. Recent evaluations have identified that certain newly manufactured exhaust headers may contain residual hard particles that, if not removed prior to installation, can migrate through the engine system and cause accelerated component wear or severe mechanical damage.
M1713
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV C): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.4.3). PURPOSE: Revision C. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November 18, 2025. The issue prevents automatic software updates to be installed on your DT II computer. A manual installation of the latest DT II software version (26.4.3) will need to be performed if current DT II software version is (26.0.2), to allow future automatic updates. If a manual update to (26.1.5) or (26.3.2) has previously been completed, DT II will automatically update to (26.4.3) and no additional action is needed.. Revision C. Updated: Purpose for Service Bulletin and Required Dealer Action. Updated to Software Version (26.4.3).
PAB1177
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN PAB1177: HARLEY-DAVIDSON AUDIO POWERED BY ROCKFORD FOSGATE P&A WIRING SCHEMATICS. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers and technicians that there are Parts and Accessories (P&A) Wiring Schematics for Harley-Davidson Audio Powered by Rockford Fosgate components. Schematics are available for both Non Center-Cooled and Center-Cooled models.
M1717
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1717: 2023-2025 CENTER-COOLED TOURING BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) UPDATE. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that there is a Body Control Module (BCM) update available for 2023-2025 Center-Cooled Touring models that contains reconfigured turn signal auto cancellation software. This update is only required in cases where there is a customer request related to the duration of turn signal auto cancellation, as certain rider movement by select riders can influence the turn signal cancellation duration. • This update will be available in Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.2.1) or later. • This update is to provide updated software for extending the duration of turn signal auto cancellation. Updated Software Version: • CALIBRATION: 16.5.43.2 • SOFTWARE: 16.5.11.2.
PAB1175
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1175: LOWER FAIRING AND TOUR-PAK SPEAKER CONFIGURATION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that due to a delay in the release of Skyline™ OS software version (260005054D), the installation of Parts and Accessories (P&A) audio speakers in the Fairing Lowers and Tour-Pak will require an amplifier update to software version (1610). Refer to: Infotainment Support Resources Digital Technician II (DT II) is required for proper configuration. See Figure 1
W146
Warranty Program/Extension
WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV C): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43100063, 43200035,43100029A, 43100033A and 43200045A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when filling warranty claims on used tires. Please see the Warranty Manual of your region for tire policy guidelines.
M1391A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REVU): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision U. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER SYSTEM (PART NUMBER: DCA-8000). [Rev U] Added: Description of improvements made to the testing algorithm for GRX software Version P and DCA-8000 software Version E.
PAB1171
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1171 (REV B): SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: Revision B. Updated: Summary. The App has returned to the Apple App Store. This bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the Screamin' Eagle Pro Street Tuner application will require the use of a Personal Computer (PC) to complete a Bluetooth Communication Interface (BCI) firmware update.
M1684
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle production and in the Parts and Accessories (P&A) catalog. Availability of the new Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries will vary by market and will be transitioning over the next few months. NOTE: The ring terminal screws are not compatible between Leoch and East Penn batteries. The new batteries will include new ring terminal screws, which must be used. The ring terminal screws from the old battery need to be discarded.
M1698
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
M1691
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1691: LINKED BRAKING FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin inform dealers that there is an Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) update available. This update is to improve functionality of the Linked Braking System. Linked Braking allows for more balanced front and rear braking under a wide variety of brake applications. At speeds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h), the system dynamically adjusts the linking to achieve better braking balance, as compared to single input braking. The EHCU update improves Linked Braking with optimized front and rear brake proportioning while only the rear brake is being applied by the rider. This software update is to address a possible customer concern related to the smoothness of brake engagement during a linked braking event when only rear brake is applied. If a customer has concerns on this Linked Braking operation under these conditions, this improvement update can be applied. NOTE: For vehicles within factory warranty and concern is present, submit a warranty claim per Table 4.
M1685
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1685: CUSTOM RIDE MODE SETTINGS NOT SAVING ON SKYLINE OS. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that when the Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU) is set to certain languages, any changes made to a custom ride mode will not save. This concern is found in 6 of the languages offered on the IFCU: Danish, Dutch, French (France), German, Japanese, Russian. Using any of the other 27 languages offered will allow changes to custom ride modes to be saved.
M1683
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
M1555
Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV H): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty. REV H. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Iron Phosphate Batteries. Add graphics and callouts. Updated: Information on Battery.