Service bulletin R8149638A

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10219777
Published by NHTSA	2022-09-15
Manufacturer's number	R8149638A
Manufacturer's date	2016-03-30
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

8-speed transmission

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
CHRYSLER 200	2013
CHRYSLER 300	2013
CHRYSLER 300C	2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER	2013
CHRYSLER SEBRING	2013
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY	2013
CHRYSLER VOYAGER	2013

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
16V240000	2016-04-25. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
13V610000	2013-12-06. 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
U67	2023-01-17. Service bulletin. Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
S1709000010	2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
V51	2022-12-19. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
S1121000006RevA	2022-09-26. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
18-050-16	2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Flash: 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 a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: JC Vehicles 3.6L: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. JC Vehicles 2.4L: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. JS Vehicles: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. RT Vehicles: · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. The following transmission enhancements are also included in this software update: · Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. · 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted).
21-012-12 REV. B	2022-07-25. Service bulletin. Flash: Transmission Shift Quality Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.There may be two software packages to choose from. Both software updates will fix all symptoms/conditions listed. Refer to Service Bulletin 21-008-12 for details about the software choices. Some customers may notice any of the following: Harsh 1-3 upshift while operating in Economy (ECO) mode. Harsh 2-3 upshift while operating in normal mode.For 2012 model year, the harsh 1-3 upshift in Economy Mode and the harsh 2-3 upshift in Normal Mode was corrected in the revised software enhancements that were released in Service Bulletin 21-008-12 dated March 23, 2012. 1-2 upshift clunk following a throttle back out (2012 - 2013 model year only).In addition to correcting the previous Symptom/Conditions, the following enhancements have been made to improve the shift quality of the 62TE transmission: Shift schedule changes for the 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6 upshifts and the 6-4P, 6-5, and 5-4 downshifts. Fifth gear torque converter lock-up/unlock improvements.
21-013-12	2022-07-25. Service bulletin. Transmission Shift Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. This PCM software enhancement improves how the shifts are controlled during upshifts (torque management).
18-073-20	2020-09-28. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest 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):U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received(2015 MY). P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. P2299 - Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit(2014-2015 MY). U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module(LC, LD and LX). P1621 - O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Low. P1622 - O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit High. P0606 - Internal Control Processor. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P219B - Bank 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P0307 - Cylinder 7 Misfire. P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean. P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich. The following software enhancements are also available(2015 MY):Reverse gear lock-out change from 16 kph (10 mph) to 4.8 kph (3 mph)(Sales Code EZC with DEC). Change to purge vapor control calibration(Sales Code EZH with DGJ). Improvements to vehicle overspeed control(Sales Code EZH with DGJ). Calibration update to the electronic voltage regulator voltage set point(Sales Code EZH with DGJ). Additional Symptoms:Customers with a Pursuit Dodge Charger (LD) may describe an unpleasant odor in the vehicle under certain extreme ambient conditions2013-2015 MY LD with (Sales Codes EZH with AHB or AHV only). Technicians may find that the original vehicle Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key (FOBIK) does not function properly following replacement of the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN/WCM). The Secret Key information stored in the PCM may be corrupt. This update will restore the PCM?s ability to store/transfer valid Secret Key information
S1121000006 Rev.	2020-09-28. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
18-074-15	2018-12-17. Service bulletin. Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with the latest available software. The technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module NOTE: Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful.