Service bulletin 08-010-15

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10148599
Published by NHTSA	2018-11-19
Manufacturer's number	08-010-15
Manufacturer's date	2015-01-23
NHTSA component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, Software

Trouble codes named

B1A8A

Vehicles listed
CHRYSLER 300	2012, 2013
DODGE JOURNEY	2012, 2013

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

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
18-088-16	2022-08-15. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or a less than desired powertrain response when operating their vehicles in high ambient temperatures. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak (Sales Code ERB). · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module - (BCM) (VF, LD, LX vehicles only). · P0606 - Internal Control Processor.
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21-005-13	2021-03-15. Service bulletin. 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	2021-03-15. Service bulletin. 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.
18-086-15 REV A	2019-05-20. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain System Improvements/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 or a less than desired powertrain response when operating their vehicles in high ambient temperatures. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) in the PCM: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (VF, LD, LX Vehicles only). ? P0606 - Internal Control Processor.
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