# Service bulletin 21\-070\-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: 10160081
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-05\-20
- Manufacturer's number: 21\-070\-15
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-12\-24
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: PTU Motor Position Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit \(PTU\), Rear Driveline Module \(RDM\) and Drivetrain Control Module \(DTCM\). A customer with a KL vehicle may experience difficulty shifting out of 4 Wheel Low \(4WL\). A customer with a UF vehicle may experience All Wheel Drive \(AWD\) not operating correctly. On further inspection the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): ? C1494\-92\-PTU Fork Position \- Performance or Incorrect Operation. ? C1499\-92\-RDM Motor Position \- Performance or Incorrect Operation. ? C1496\-92\-PTU Motor Position \- Performance or Incorrect Operation.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10160081-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

C1494, C1496, C1499

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 CHRYSLER 200
- 2014 to 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [23V338000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V338000.md), 2023-05-11: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- [2020261](/recalls/tc/2020261.md), 2020-06-12: Powertrain
- [20V343000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V343000.md), 2020-06-11: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [2019298](/recalls/tc/2019298.md), 2019-06-14: Powertrain
- [19V447000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V447000.md), 2019-06-13: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [2018269](/recalls/tc/2018269.md), 2018-05-17: Engine
- [18V332000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V332000.md), 2018-05-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2016361](/recalls/tc/2016361.md), 2016-07-13: Powertrain
- [16V529000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V529000.md), 2016-07-12: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [15V826000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V826000.md), 2015-12-09: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S1408000384 REV.J](/bulletins/11030035.md), 2026-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor \(IBS\) State of Charge \(SOC\) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\), or Battery Warning Lamp On
- [S1408000384 REV.I](/bulletins/11028904.md), 2026-02-19, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor \(IBS\) State of Charge \(SOC\) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\), or Battery Warning Lamp On
- [S1721000016 REV.B](/bulletins/11026812.md), 2025-12-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) C14A7\-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
- [21\-040\-25](/bulletins/11024056.md), 2025-10-08, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\): ● P1DB7\-00 \- Torque Converter Clutch Performance.
- [S2208000138 REV.B](/bulletins/11020600.md), 2025-07-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
- [103617](/bulletins/11016138.md), 2025-04-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE. STARTER \- ENGINE
- [S1408000384 REV.H](/bulletins/11013171.md), 2025-01-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor \(IBS\) State of Charge \(SOC\) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\), or Battery Warning Lamp On
- [S1408000384 REV.G](/bulletins/11012777.md), 2025-01-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor \(IBS\) State of Charge \(SOC\) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\), or Battery Warning Lamp On
- [09\-018\-24](/bulletins/11006983.md), 2024-09-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE. "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."
- [S1408000384 REV.F](/bulletins/11002828.md), 2024-07-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor \(IBS\) State of Charge \(SOC\) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\), or Battery Warning Lamp On "

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