# Service bulletin 18\-013\-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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10144822
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-09\-24
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-013\-15
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-02\-07
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module \(BCM\) This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with updated \(latest available\) software. During normal diagnostics a technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module. Attempting to clear the DTC will be unsuccessful.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10144822-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10144822-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame, Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Trouble codes named

U0140

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 RAM 2500
- 2015 RAM 3500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

## 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.
- [1807622](/bulletins/10228032.md), 2022-12-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\); EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule \(ECM/PCM\) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of thefollowing DTCs have been set: P064F \- Unauthorized Software/Calibration Detected. P202E \- \(Diesel Exhaust Fluid\) Reductant Injector Performance. P24A5 \- EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P1C55 \- NOx Sensor Intermittent ? Bank 1 Sensor 1. P0301 \- Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 \- Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 \- Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 \- Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 \- Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 \- Cylinder 6 Misfire. P020A \- Fuel Injector 1 Performance. P020B \- Fuel Injector 2 Performance. P020C \- Fuel Injector 3 Performance. P020D \- Fuel Injector 4 Performance. P020E \- Fuel Injector 5 Performance. P020F \- Fuel Injector 6 Performance. U0001 \- Can C Bus. P1451 \- Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P229E \- NOx Sensor Circuit \- Bank 1 Sensor 2. P218F \- Reductant No Flow Detected. P242F \- Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction \- Ash Accumulation. P205E \- \(Diesel Exhaust Fluid\) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor CircuitIntermittent \(setting when the block heater is plugged in\). U110E \- Lost Ambient Temperature Message. P20E8 \- \(Diesel Exhaust Fluid\) Reductant Pressure Too Low. P2281 \- Air Leak Between MAF And Throttle Body. P1477 \- Intake Air Diverter Valve Position Sensor Circuit Shorted To Ground. U1421 \- Implausible Ignition Key Off Time Received. P026B \- Injection Timing Performance. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available: A/C pressure sensor update. Improvements made to reduce misfire. wiTECH engine cooling fan actuation test update. Improved Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) valve response. Over Running Clutch \(ORC\) software improvement. Unpleasantodor in the vehicle at low speeds during regeneration cycle.
- [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
- [1810722REVA](/bulletins/10221492.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with thelatest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find oneor more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): P0335 \- Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak. P2610 \- PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 \- Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 \- Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 \- Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 \- Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 \- Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 \- Cylinder 6 Misfire. P0307 \- Cylinder 7 Misfire. P0308 \- Cylinder 8 Misfire.
- [1810722](/bulletins/10221473.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with thelatest available software. The customer may describe extended engine cranking or starting times when the Compressed Natural Gas \(CNG\) tank level is low\(DJ only\) \(Sales Code EZF only\).Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigationthe technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\)P0335 \- Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak. P2610 \- PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 \- Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 \- Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 \- Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 \- Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 \- Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 \- Cylinder 6 Misfire. P0307 \- Cylinder 7 Misfire. P0308 \- Cylinder 8 Misfire.
- [68029382A$](/bulletins/10216125.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Part Description: Transmission, Valve Body, Clutch Pack Issue Description: If the vehicle you are repairing exhibits a chirp noise during a 3\-4 upshift or a 4\-5 upshift please call Jian Zhu on his cell \(248\) 379\-1132 prior to replacing the component. Engineering would like to visit a dealers located in the SE Michigan area with a vehicle exhibiting the above complaint. If Jian cannot be reached within 15 minutes proceed with the repair.
- [1800215 REV B](/bulletins/10215109.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with updated
- [1800215 REV A](/bulletins/10215108.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with updated
- [18\-097\-16](/bulletins/10194280.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Powertrain diagnostic and system improvements.
- [V51](/bulletins/10170368.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

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