# Service bulletin 18\-021\-13

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: 10136855
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-21
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-021\-13
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-05\-15
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10136855-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10136855-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Vehicles listed

- 2007 to 2010 CHRYSLER 300
- 2009 to 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [08V458000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V458000.md), 2008-09-10: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- [06V341000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V341000.md), 2006-09-07: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## 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
- [18\-021\-13](/bulletins/10188677.md), 2021-03-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.](/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
- [18\-033\-14](/bulletins/10137030.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). 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.
- [K39](/bulletins/10038199.md), 2011-06-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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
- [SB\-18\-032\-09](/bulletins/10032787.md), 2010-05-24, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. DODGE: THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES FLASH REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE \(PCM\) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. COMPLAINTS OF MIL ILLUMINATION. UPON INVESTIGATION THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THAT P0133\-02 SENSOR 1/1 SLOW RESPONSE AND/OR P0153\-02 SENSOR 2/1 SLOW RESPONSE HAS BEEN SET. \*PE
- [21\-018\-08](/bulletins/10026168.md), 2008-10-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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

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