NHTSA ID Number: 10171041
Manufacturer Communication Number: M1504
TSB/Document Date: 2020-02-05
Summary
SERVICE BULLETIN M1504: LIVEWIRE MODULES UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson
has made a software update to the LiveWireâ„¢ related to the following modules: OBC (On-Board Charger), RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System). This software update is required for all LiveWire vehicles manufactured before January 10, 2020 and will be reimbursed under warranty. Perform this update as soon as possible on any affected units in dealer inventory, and on all units sold and delivered to customers. Dealers should contact their LiveWire customers and arrange to perform this update. NOTE: If the RESS software is not updated, the RESS may be permanently disabled during AC (Alternating Current) charging if left plugged in for durations longer than 12 h.
M1504
2020-01-13
M1504: LIVEWIRE MODULES UPDATES
Markets Affected
Reason for Revision
All markets are affected.
Refer to Table 1.
OBC Software Updates
Table 1. Document History
Date
2020-01-10
2020-01-08
2019-12-24
2019-12-20
2019-12-18
New Software Update
Revision Description
Credit table usage
* Update Credit Procedure
Wording
* Updated Purpose for Service Bulletin
Release OBC software update - version 2.5.156
* Updated OBC Software Updates
Version/Claim note
* Update Credit Procedure
Release notes
Updated OBC Software Updates, RESS
*
Software Updates
Updated note
* Updated Purpose for Service Bulletin
Initial release
Release OBC software update - version 2.5.154
* Update OBC Software Updates
Release RESS software update - version 5.1.12
* Update RESS Software Updates
Version
• 2.5.156
Release Date:
• Week of January 6, 2019.
Release Notes
• OBC updates
Previous Software Updates
Version
• 2.5.154
Release Date:
• Week of December 16, 2019.
Release Notes
• OBC updates
Purpose for Service Bulletin
This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made
a software update to the LiveWire™ related to the following
modules:
• OBC (On-Board Charger)
Version
• 2.5.99
Release Notes
• Launch
• RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System)
RESS Software Updates
This software update is required for all LiveWire vehicles
manufactured before January 10, 2020 and will be reimbursed
under warranty. Perform this update as soon as possible on
any affected units in dealer inventory, and on all units sold and
delivered to customers. Dealers should contact their LiveWire
customers and arrange to perform this update.
NOTE
If the RESS software is not updated, the RESS may be
permanently disabled during AC (Alternating Current) charging
if left plugged in for durations longer than 12 h.
New Software Update
Version
• 5.1.12
Release Date:
• Week of December 16, 2019
Release Notes
• RESS updates
Previous Software Updates
Motorcycles Affected
Version
LiveWire models built before January 10, 2020.
• 5.1.11
NOTE
In the interest of preserving customer safety and satisfaction, always check for outstanding recalls whenever any motorcycle is brought into your dealership for either maintenance or service.
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LEAD TECHNICIAN TECHNICIAN NO. 1 TECHNICIAN NO. 2 TECHNICIAN NO. 3 RETURN THIS TO
Release Notes
• Launch
Required Dealer Action
All module updates that this bulletin covers are updated using
DT II (Digital Technician II) and TL-3 (Techlink 3) through the
reflash tab.
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650)
TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-TL3)
Credit Procedure
NOTE
• Enter bulletin number into comment section of claim.
• If a previous update version has been installed, install new
software version and submit a new claim as per Table 2.
Submit a warranty claim per Table 2 for all module updates
that are covered under this bulletin.
Updated software versions must be installed in all applicable
vehicles. Submit a claim per Table 2 to receive credit for
performing these updates. The same credit table can be used
for the same vehicle multiple times.
This credit procedure includes all labor time necessary to
perform all software updates associated with this bulletin. Only
submit 1 claim after all updates have been completed.
Table 2. Module Update
ITEM
Claim Type
Problem Part Number
Quantity
Labor Code
Time
Customer Concern Code
Condition Code
2/2
DATA
PRD/Pre-Delivery or
MC/Standard Claim
66000189
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2851
0.4 h
9203
2851
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