WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletin SB-21-049-15

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 id10058730
Published by NHTSA2015-11-10
Manufacturer's numberSB-21-049-15
Manufacturer's date2015-08-18
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

2013 DODGE CHARGER AND 2013 CRYSLER 300: REPROGRAMMING AND SELECTIVELY ERASING FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH IMPROVED NEW SOFTWARE THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WA580 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *CN

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

Vehicles listed
CHRYSLER 3002013
DODGE CHARGER2013

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
16V2400002016-04-25. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
13V6100002013-12-06. 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
S17090000102023-01-09. Service bulletin. 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.
V512022-12-19. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
R8149638A2022-09-15. Service bulletin. 8-speed transmission
90045092022-05-31. Service bulletin. 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
18-073-202020-09-28. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received(2015 MY). P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. P2299 - Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit(2014-2015 MY). U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module(LC, LD and LX). P1621 - O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Low. P1622 - O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit High. P0606 - Internal Control Processor. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P219B - Bank 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P0307 - Cylinder 7 Misfire. P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean. P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich. The following software enhancements are also available(2015 MY):Reverse gear lock-out change from 16 kph (10 mph) to 4.8 kph (3 mph)(Sales Code EZC with DEC). Change to purge vapor control calibration(Sales Code EZH with DGJ). Improvements to vehicle overspeed control(Sales Code EZH with DGJ). Calibration update to the electronic voltage regulator voltage set point(Sales Code EZH with DGJ). Additional Symptoms:Customers with a Pursuit Dodge Charger (LD) may describe an unpleasant odor in the vehicle under certain extreme ambient conditions2013-2015 MY LD with (Sales Codes EZH with AHB or AHV only). Technicians may find that the original vehicle Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key (FOBIK) does not function properly following replacement of the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN/WCM). The Secret Key information stored in the PCM may be corrupt. This update will restore the PCM?s ability to store/transfer valid Secret Key information
18-074-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with the latest available software. The technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module NOTE: Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful.
21-012-14 REV. A2018-06-18. Service bulletin. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure. In addition, this bulletin involves performing transmission adaptation learn procedure when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the valve body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations.
90028382018-05-14. Service bulletin. 04627731A$ - Trans Vent Hose The upper end of the transmission vent hose terminates with an open elbow. There is no cap on the end of the vent hose. This is intentional. Some graphics in StarParts may show a vent hose including a cap, but this is incorrect. The actual production vent hose has an open elbow fitting, not a cap. The elbow should be pointing downwards in the vehicle.~
18-088-16 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or a less than desired powertrain response when operating their vehicles in high ambient temperatures. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak (Sales Code ERB).** · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module - (BCM) (VF, LD, LX vehicles only). · P0606 - Internal Control Processor.
18-088-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. · **P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak (Sales Code ERB).** · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module - (BCM) (VF, LD, LX vehicles only). · P0606 - Internal Control Processor.