# Service bulletin 18\-069\-15 REV A

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: 10159954
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-05\-20
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-069\-15 REV A
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-11\-21
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. A small number of customers may experience the following symptom or conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code: ? U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module \(BCM\). ? Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10\-30 minute duration. ? Harsh upshifts generated by backing out of the accelerator pedal. ? Harsh shifts can be felt after acceleration/deceleration driving maneuvers from a stop. ? P0606 \- Internal Control Processor. ? Accuracy improvements for the Automatic Oil Change Indicator \(AOCI\) system.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10159954-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10159954-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Software

## Trouble codes named

P0606, U0140

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
- 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
- 2014 DODGE JOURNEY

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V332000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V332000.md), 2018-05-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [U67](/bulletins/10230438.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the above\-involved vehicles may exceed NOx \(Oxides of Nitrogen\) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- [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
- [68192621A](/bulletins/10219740.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:SEALS/GASKETS. Transmission \- Pan, Pan Gasket
- [04753183A](/bulletins/10219719.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Transmission, Oil Pump, Torque Convertor, and Flexplate
- [18\-069\-15](/bulletins/10216145.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. A small number of customers may experience the following symptom or conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code: ? Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10\-30 minute duration. ? Harsh upshifts generated by backing out of the accelerator pedal. ? Harsh shifts can be felt after acceleration/deceleration driving maneuvers from a stop. ? P0606 \- Internal Control Processor. ? Accuracy improvements for the Automatic Oil Change Indicator \(AOCI\) system.
- [1804216](/bulletins/10215158.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest
- [1803115 REV A](/bulletins/10215145.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements.
- [1801216](/bulletins/10215122.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements.
- [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

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