Service bulletin 5ZM61LXHA

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10159875
Published by NHTSA	2019-05-20
Manufacturer's number	5ZM61LXHA
Manufacturer's date	2015-11-04
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

Part Description: Shifter - Automatic Transmission Issue Description: Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Tache on cell (248) 841- 6711. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order

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

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

Vehicles listed
JEEP RENEGADE	2015

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
16V529000	2016-07-12. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
S2325000007	2024-01-08. Service bulletin. MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
S2325000007	2023-10-30. Service bulletin. MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
1804221	2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00 - ETC Self-Learning Failure. P1523-00 - VVA Low Oil Pressure. P1524-00 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled. P0141 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. Some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5-10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition(2016 BU EMEA only). Cruise control will not set at 32 kph (20 mph). Engine cranking times out after five seconds. Cruise control will not engage at highway speeds and when in 6th gear. A ticking noise coming from the top of the engine area. The ticking noise is heard particularly at idle (EMEA and APAC only). The following enhancements are also included: Improved purge sensor performance. Updated fuel strategy to inhibit spark plug fouling.
2104015	2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Tranmission shift Drivability enhancements.
21-054-15	2022-07-25. Service bulletin. Flash: Vehicle Will Not Shift Out Of Park This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module (ESM) with the latest available software. Some Customers may experience a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park while the engine running at idle and brake pedal applied. Cycling the ignition key off and restarting the engine will allow shift. Technicians may find DTC P0606-00 Control Module Processor. Flashing the ESM with the latest software will correct this concern.
18-063-16REV	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Powertrain diagnostic and system improvements.
21-040-15	2021-05-03. Service bulletin. Tranmission shift Drivability enhancements.
18-030-20	2020-04-27. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.
21-025-19	2019-07-15. Service bulletin. Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission (X80 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves extending the warranty on the nine-speed automatic transmissions.
21-038-15 REV-B	2018-12-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting in the DTCM This bulletin involves reprogramming the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience the All Wheel Drive Light (AWD) illuminating due to DTC C2020-01 ECU Internal Fault setting erroneously in the DTCM.