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Service bulletin 08-053-16

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10076289
Published by NHTSA2016-07-07
Manufacturer's number08-053-16
Manufacturer's date2016-04-29
NHTSA componentEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

SUBJECT: Flash: RA3/RA4 Radio Software Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: • **Poor or no connection to cellular network (U.S. market only). • HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles).** • Intermittently blind spot chime will not turn off (KL vehicles only). • Enable High Definition (HD) feature (RA4 radios located in Canada and Mexico). • Low battery condition due to the radio remaining powered up after the ignition has been turned off (U.S Markets Only). • The Radio may switch from SiriusXM to an AM station by itself. • Uconnect registration always present, can not remove Uconnect account. • Teleprompter does not appear when pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. • VR operation cancels while in media mode. • Radio may display previous image before displaying the current image. • Navigation lost vehicle position during route calculation. • Navigation displays are missing after vehicle heading changes. • Navigation giving incorrect guidance to exit the highway. • FM audio may switch to AM after ignition cycle. • Text messages appear as sender’s phone number not their name. • VR phone button may not work at times. • Audio muted after AUX device is disconnected. • VR, “ Listen” to text will only play first message. • Drive Mode: Eco, sport or normal setting may not be saved after key cycle (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). • Drive Mode: Shift light On/Off, out of sync (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). • SirusXM station information does not update. • Speed adjusted volume, may not work. • AM or FM seek or tuner soft keys may be missing. · Display screen show ambient temperature as ”- - “ not normal values.

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, Equipment and accessories, Software

Vehicles listed
CHRYSLER 3002015
DODGE CHALLENGER2015
DODGE CHARGER2015
DODGE DURANGO2015
DODGE RAM 15002015
DODGE RAM 25002015
DODGE RAM 35002015
DODGE VIPER2015
JEEP CHEROKEE2015
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE2015

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
18V3320002018-05-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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

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18-095-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with latest available software. It also involves cleaning or replacement of Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 1/2 and/or Catalyst Temperature Sensor if necessary depending on Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that may have set. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in PCM memory: ? P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. ? P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. ? P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. ? P1297-00 - EGR Slow Response - Decreasing Flow. ? P0420-00 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 1). ? P2237-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Pump Cell Current Circuit Open. ? P24D1-00 - Particulate Matter Sensor Regeneration Incomplete. ? U0422-00 - Implausible Data Received From Body Control Module. ? P1E0C-00 - Empty Fuel Tank. ? P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter - Soot Accumulation. ? P24A4-00 - Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Too High. ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. ? P208B-00 - Redundant Pump 1 Control Performance. ? P1288-00 - NOX Sensor 1/2 Zero Offset Too High. ? P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. ? P204F - Reductant System Performance. ? P241D-00 - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown. ? P20E9 - Reductant Pressure Too High. Upon further investigation a technician may find following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in TCM memory: ? U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. The following enhancements are also included in this software update. ? DTC P0171-00 System Too Lean (Bank 1) has now changed to P026C-00 Fuel Injection Quantity Lower Than Expected. • DTC P0172-00 System Too Rich