# Service bulletin 18\-085\-15

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10074955
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-06\-22
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-085\-15
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-11\-11
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

## NHTSA's summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

## 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

Electrical system, Software

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 CHRYSLER 200
- 2011 to 2012 CHRYSLER 300
- 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
- 2011 DODGE AVENGER
- 2011 to 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER
- 2011 to 2012 DODGE CHARGER
- 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
- 2011 DODGE JOURNEY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [24\-005\-17](/bulletins/10217488.md), 2022-08-08, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE \(ACCM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Flash: HVAC Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning \(HVAC\) Module with the latest available software. Some customers may notice one of the following:The Defrost button has to be pressed twice to activate the system. The Automatic Temperature Control \(ATC\)/ Manual Temperature Control \(MTC\) controller may lose its configuration. This condition can happen when the battery is disconnected or becomes low. This condition could also happen if CAN bus communication was lost. The software was changed to monitor the configuration every two secondsand updated it if the last data saved in memory is different from what is being received on the CAN bus to correct this issue \(2011 Only\).
- [21\-012\-12 REV. B](/bulletins/10216347.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Transmission Shift Quality Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software.There may be two software packages to choose from. Both software updates will fix all symptoms/conditions listed. Refer to Service Bulletin 21\-008\-12 for details about the software choices. Some customers may notice any of the following: Harsh 1\-3 upshift while operating in Economy \(ECO\) mode. Harsh 2\-3 upshift while operating in normal mode.For 2012 model year, the harsh 1\-3 upshift in Economy Mode and the harsh 2\-3 upshift in Normal Mode was corrected in the revised software enhancements that were released in Service Bulletin 21\-008\-12 dated March 23, 2012. 1\-2 upshift clunk following a throttle back out \(2012 \- 2013 model year only\).In addition to correcting the previous Symptom/Conditions, the following enhancements have been made to improve the shift quality of the 62TE transmission: Shift schedule changes for the 1\-2, 3\-4, 4\-5, and 5\-6 upshifts and the 6\-4P, 6\-5, and 5\-4 downshifts. Fifth gear torque converter lock\-up/unlock improvements.
- [08\-053\-12](/bulletins/10216338.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; PARKING BRAKE; SUSPENSION. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching \(International only\). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement \(International only\). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries \& Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. \(International only\). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. \(Domestic U.S. only\). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu \(Domestic U.S. only\). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup \(Domestic U.S. only\). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed \(not ?TONE? button\). International button not visible. Point of interest \(POI\) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements.
- [08\-032\-12 REV. A](/bulletins/10216337.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CHARGER LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re\-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus.Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition.
- [21\-005\-13](/bulletins/10188678.md), 2021-03-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 \- Incorrect Gear Ratio This bulletin involves updating the Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) software. Customers may indicate that the MIL is illuminated and/or the transmission went into limp\-in. Upon further investigation, Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P0730 \- Incorrect Gear Ratio is either active or stored in the PCM?s memory.
- [08\-032\-13](/bulletins/10188669.md), 2021-03-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re\-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus.Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition.
- [18\-067\-15 REV A](/bulletins/10159945.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: PCM Software Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. A small number of 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 \(DTCs\) set in the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\): ? U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module. ? U0401 \- Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. ? P0441 \- Evap Purge System Performance. ? P0340 \- Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit \- Bank 1 Sensor 1. This software update also has improvements for fuel pump relay cycling during remote starts.
- [18\-085\-15](/bulletins/10159927.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. The customer may describe hearing the fuel pump relay cycling during remote start or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\) set in the PCM: ? U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module \(BCM\). ? P06DD \- Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off. ? P0522 \- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low. ? P0108 \- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High. ? P1239 \- Engine Oil Temperature Too Low. ? P0298 \- Engine Oil Temperature Too High.
- [18\-067\-15](/bulletins/10148691.md), 2018-11-19, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. Flash: PCM Software Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\) have been set: ? U0401\-00 \- Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM ? P0441 \- Evap Purge System Performance ? P0340 \- Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit \- Bank 1 Sensor 1 This software update also has improvements for fuel pump relay cycling during remote starts.
- [08\-010\-15](/bulletins/10148599.md), 2018-11-19, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: DTC B1A8A\-00 \- No Start Condition With a Low Battery This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub \(RF\-HUB\) with new software. A small number of customers may report no start condition with the Vehicle Security Light flashing and the DTC B1A8A\-00 ? MULTI\-MODULE VIN HANDSHAKE FAILURE ? active.

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