# Service bulletin S2221000003

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10244401
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-10\-30
- Manufacturer's number: S2221000003
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-09\-13
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

8\-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10244401-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10244401-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2022 CHRYSLER 300
- 2018 to 2022 DODGE CHALLENGER
- 2018 to 2022 DODGE CHARGER
- 2018 to 2022 DODGE DURANGO
- 2020 to 2023 JEEP GLADIATOR
- 2018 to 2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- 2018 to 2023 JEEP WRANGLER
- 2018 to 2022 RAM 1500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V413000.md), 2026-06-30: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)
- [24V572000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V572000.md), 2024-08-01: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- [23V641000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V641000.md), 2023-09-18: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [2023335](/recalls/tc/2023335.md), 2023-06-08: Powertrain
- [23V265000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V265000.md), 2023-04-13: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2023089](/recalls/tc/2023089.md), 2023-02-23: Powertrain
- [23V116000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V116000.md), 2023-02-23: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- [2022673](/recalls/tc/2022673.md), 2022-11-23: Powertrain
- [2022672](/recalls/tc/2022672.md), 2022-11-23: Powertrain
- [22V866000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V866000.md), 2022-11-23: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S2621000004](/bulletins/11038329.md), 2026-10-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines \(850RE Transmission Only\)
- [114738](/bulletins/11037594.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TRANSMISSION KIT \- WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
- [114737](/bulletins/11037593.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TRANSMISSION KIT \- WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
- [113528](/bulletins/11035187.md), 2026-07-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. SHAFT \- AXLE HALF
- [113529](/bulletins/11035186.md), 2026-07-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. SHAFT \- AXLE HALF
- [21\-057\-26](/bulletins/11035059.md), 2026-07-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Harsh or slipping feeling during upshifts \(1st \- 5th\). ● Harsh or slipping feeling during kickdown events under throttle. ● Transmission fluid odor \(burnt smell\). This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software.
- [21\-056\-26](/bulletins/11035058.md), 2026-07-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● \*\*Harsh or slipping feeling during upshifts \(1st \- 5th\). ● Harsh or slipping feeling during kickdown events under throttle. ● Transmission fluid odor \(burnt smell\).\*\* ● During a 2 \- 3 transmission upshift, the engine is hitting rev limit. ● Hesitation feel during a pedal tip in, while engine is warming up below 1 °C \(30 °F\) ambient temp. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software.
- [18\-062\-26](/bulletins/11034358.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): ● \*\*P0420 \- Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. ● P0430 \- Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2.\*\* ● P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● \*\*Vehicle fails emissions inspection testing.\*\* ● Pinging/detonation sound from the engine after warm up at 1000\-1500 RPM at low speed. \(EMEA and APAC Only\). ● The vehicle stalls at low speeds and/or coming to a stop This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
- [21\-041\-26 REV. A](/bulletins/11034324.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Transmission Auxiliary Oil Pump Failure Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set \*\*one or more the following Diagnostic Troubles Code \(DTCs\): ● U0287\-00 \- Lost Communication With Transmission Fluid Pump Module 1.\*\* ● P0B0D\-00 \- Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Motor Control Module. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Vehicle is in limp mode. This bulletin involves replacing the transmission oil pump.
- [18\-008\-26 REV. B](/bulletins/11033946.md), 2026-06-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): ● \*\*P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0301 \- Cylinder 1 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0302 \- Cylinder 2 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0303 \- Cylinder 3 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0304 \- Cylinder 4 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0305\-00 \- Cylinder 5 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0306\-00 \- Cylinder 6 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\).\*\* ● P08A6 – Gear Lever Position Sensor System – Multiple Sensor Correlation. \(Manual Transmission Only\) ● P152F – Engine Hood Switch 2 / Engine Hood Switch 1 Correlation. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● \*\*The vehicle has a rough idle. ● The engine has a miss. ● Noisy valvetrain.\*\* ● "Service Transmission” message on in the Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\) due to clutch slip detection. \(Manual Transmission Only\) NOTE: Customers might experience wheel spin or slippage and the PCM could interpreted the wheel spin or slippage as slipping the clutch too much and to avoid clutch damage, the customer may see the message in the IPC. ● Vehicle is in limp home mode. Other software enhancements included: ● Engine oil pump in high pressure mode with cold engine oil to improve valvetrain component reliability. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

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