# Service bulletin 18\-051\-26

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11031456
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-04\-22
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-051\-26
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-04\-18
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates \*\*Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\):\*\* ● \*\*P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P0301 \- Cylinder 1 Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P0302 \- Cylinder 2 Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P0303 \- Cylinder 3 Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P0304 \- Cylinder 4 Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P0305 \- Cylinder 5 Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P0306 \- Cylinder 6 Misfire \- In Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating. ● P2066 \- Fuel Level Sensor 2 Performance. ● P152F \- Engine Hood Switch 2 / Engine Hood Switch 1 Correlation.\*\* ● C053D \- Brake Pressure Sensor 1 Performance. \*\*Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● Check engine illuminates when fueling the vehicle while the engine is running. ● Vehicle has a noticeable misfire. ● Vehicle idles rough. ● Engine noise. NOTE: Noise is heard coming from the valvetrain.\*\* \*\*In addition, the following software enhancement is available: ● Update to prevent customers from driving their vehicles while the Electric Park Brake \(EPB\) is engaged. Engine torque will be limited to prevent the Rear Drive Unit from being damaged. NOTE: Previously, the EPB would remain engaged without any torque limit which could lead to the Rear Drive Unit being damaged/broken.\*\* This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11031456-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

C053D, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P152F, P2066

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- 2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V413000.md), 2026-06-30: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)
- [2025617](/recalls/tc/2025617.md), 2025-11-06: Engine
- [25V766000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V766000.md), 2025-11-06: ENGINE

## 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 \(850RE Transmission Only\)
- [S2609000011](/bulletins/11037354.md), 2026-09-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE. MIL\-On and/or Engine Oil Leak
- [9100363 Rev 3](/bulletins/11036762.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for looseness and check the wastegate actuator/linkage for binding. The actuator kit is serviced separately. Oil Leak: Inspect the turbo oil feed O\-ring area for leaks. O\-ring is serviced separately.
- [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
- [112639](/bulletins/11034912.md), 2026-07-08, Service bulletin: ENGINE. THROTTLE BODY – NONE
- [112640](/bulletins/11034911.md), 2026-07-08, Service bulletin: ENGINE. THROTTLE BODY – NONE
- [112842](/bulletins/11034335.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. BOLT \- HEX FLANGE HEAD
- [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.
- [112341](/bulletins/11033320.md), 2026-06-03, Warranty extension: ENGINE. ID\-26\-04 Rev. A Addition of 2.0L T4 Long Block or Complete Engine to the Powertrain Service Center \(PTSC\) Pre\-Approval Program To clarify when an OEM part and the Recall Campaign part should be used. The original bulletin announced the addition of the 2.0L T4 Long Block or Complete Engine \(Sales Codes EC1, EC2, and ECX\) to the Powertrain Pre\-Approval process.

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