# Service bulletin 18\-011\-12

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10044182
- Published by NHTSA: 2012\-05\-17
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-011\-12
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-03\-15
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

CHRYSLER: FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATING WITH TRANSMISSION AND DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES FLASH REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE \(PCM\) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL RAM1500 MODEL YEAR 2010 AND MODEL DAKOTA MODEL YEARS 2009\-2010. \*JS

## 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, Transmission control module

## Vehicles listed

- 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X2
- 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4
- 2009 to 2010 DODGE DAKOTA
- 2009 DODGE DURANGO
- 2009 to 2010 DODGE RAM 2500
- 2009 to 2010 DODGE RAM 3500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S1709000010](/bulletins/10229031.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear \(roller failure\) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
- [V51](/bulletins/10228020.md), 2022-12-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- [S1121000006RevA](/bulletins/10221831.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. \(Revision A\) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- [9004509](/bulletins/10212248.md), 2022-05-31, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN. Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
- [S1121000006 Rev.](/bulletins/10180221.md), 2020-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. \(Revision A\) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- [V51](/bulletins/10170368.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- [68211004A](/bulletins/10149016.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Shifter \- Automatic Trans Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Grzecki on cell \(248\) 379\- 0969. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order.
- [18\-050\-14 REV. A](/bulletins/10139884.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: Drone or Vibration Present During MDS Operation This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. New PCM software is being released to address a customer's concern of a drone or vibration type condition while driving at highway speeds during MDS \(Multiple Displacement System\) operation.In addition, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: Improved Electronic Voltage Regulator control to more precisely maintain system voltage. Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator\(EAOCI\) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. \(Only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than \-20°F\(\-29°C\)\).
- [SB18\-019\-15REVA](/bulletins/10058515.md), 2015-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RAM: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURE ON REPROGRAMMING POWER TRAIN MODULE WITH THE MOST UPDATED SOFTWARE \*CN UPDATED 10/2/15 \*CN
- [18\-010\-11](/bulletins/10037973.md), 2011-06-08, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). CHRYSLER: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON AND INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING THE ECM. 2009 DURANGO/ASPEN. \*RM

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