Service bulletin 18-023-16 REV. D

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10140192
Published by NHTSA	2018-06-11
Manufacturer's number	18-023-16 REV. D
Manufacturer's date	2016-08-11
NHTSA component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA's summary

Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or one or more of the following conditions. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: 2015 UF Vehicles with (Sales Codes ED6, ED8) P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Open. U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. P1D73 - AGS Performance. U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. · P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance. · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. In addition to the DTCs above the following improvements have been made: · Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge. · Improved vehicle acceleration. 2015 PF Vehicles with (Sales Codes ED6, ED8) · **P1066 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. · P1068 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. · P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. · P106C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range.** · U0401 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM - Signal Invalid. · P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. · P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. · P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. · P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P1D73 - AGS Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. · P050B - Cold Start Ignition T

The document

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Components

Body and frame, Brakes, Driver assistance, Electrical system, Engine, Lighting, Backup camera

Trouble codes named

P0116, P0133, P0335, P0441, P0456, P0480, P050B, P050D, P1066, P1068, P106A, P106C, P1185, P1607, P1D73, P2172, P219A, U0140, U0401, U0402

Vehicles listed
CHRYSLER 200	2015
DODGE DART	2012
DODGE DART	2014, 2015

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

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