Service bulletin 18-070-19

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10168451
Published by NHTSA	2019-12-02
Manufacturer's number	18-070-19
Manufacturer's date	2019-10-11
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. Customers may also experience the following:Extended engine crank times.

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

Trouble codes named

P0456

Vehicles listed
DODGE CHARGER	2019

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

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