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Service bulletin 21-018-08

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10026168
Published by NHTSA2008-10-03
Manufacturer's number21-018-08
Manufacturer's date2008-07-12
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: FLASH:DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, DTC P0740 OR P1798 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS 1-2 OR 2-3 COLD SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *PE

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

Trouble codes named

P0740, P1798

Vehicles listed
CHRYSLER 3002007, 2008
CHRYSLER 300 AWD2007, 2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHRYSLER 300C2007
CHRYSLER DURANGO 4X42008
DODGE CHARGER2007, 2008
DODGE DAKOTA2007, 2008
DODGE DURANGO2008
DODGE MAGNUM2007, 2008
DODGE NITRO2008
DODGE RAM 15002008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
DODGE RAM 25002008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
DODGE RAM 35002008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
DODGE RAM 45002008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
DODGE RAM 55002008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING2008
JEEP LIBERTY2008
JEEP WRANGLER2008
JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X42008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X22008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X42008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
09V4360002009-11-05. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08V5830002008-11-06. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
06V3410002006-09-07. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
S1121000006RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
18-021-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience any of the following conditions: Performance derate above 55 MPH when accelerating at wide open throttle immediately following engine start-up.
S1121000006 Rev.2020-09-28. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
18-033-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: Improved Park to Reverse and Park to Drive Garage Shift Quality. Improved Pedal Response for Reverse to Drive and Drive to Reverse Shifts.
18-021-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience any of the following conditions: Performance derate above 55 MPH when accelerating at wide open throttle immediately following engine start-up.
WB-D-11-252012-08-17. Service bulletin. JEEP: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXTENSION WARRANTY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES. *PE
CSN-L052011-09-26. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES MAY LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE HOSE TO TUBE JOINTS. *RM
SB-21-006-112011-09-20. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER: 2008-2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WEEPING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES. INFORMATION ON INSTALLING NEW TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY. *RM
K392011-06-09. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SHIFT SPRING BREAKS CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM THE 'PARK' POSITION. *RM
RRT-08-0972009-03-28. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE