Service bulletin 18-045-21
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10198425 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2021-06-28 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18-045-21 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2021-05-06 |
| NHTSA component | POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5 - 10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition.
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, Transmission and driveline
| JEEP RENEGADE | 2021 |
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