Service bulletin 08-251-26 REV. A
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11037583 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-09-30 |
| Manufacturer's number | 08-251-26 REV. A |
| Manufacturer's date | 2026-09-25 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The battery is depleted, vehicle will not start. NOTE: The depleted battery is due to a high Ignition Off Draw (IOD) current. This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software.
The document
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Components
Electrical system
| DODGE HORNET | 2025 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 08-252-26 | 2026-07-02. Service bulletin. Heated Seats and Heated Wheel Turn Off Or Become Disabled Customers may comment on the following: ● Customer may comment that their Heated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel will turn off or become disabled (button grayed out on display screen) while driving the vehicle. |
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| 08-251-26 | 2026-07-02. Service bulletin. Body Control Module (BCM) Missing Generic Flash Support Technicians may experience the following: ● After replacing the BCM, a flash file does not appear / display in wiTECH |
| 08-200-26 | 2026-05-20. Service bulletin. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: ● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank |
| 08-200-26 | 2026-05-13. Service bulletin. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: ● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank |
| 08-148-26 | 2026-04-22. Service bulletin. The following software enhancement is available: ● This software update enables the feature Active Cabin Ventilation (ACV). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The TBM software will be updated from 5.49.0, 5.53.0 or 5.43 to 5.53 software level. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin: April 14, 2025. |
| S228A000025 REV.A | 2026-03-05. Service bulletin. Harman R1H Uconnect 5 Radio Software Flash Error Codes |
| 08-042-26 | 2026-02-12. Service bulletin. Flash: Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **The vehicle is not performing a scheduled cabin preconditioning. 'Cabin Preconditioning Unavailable' message present in the Instrment Panel Cluster (IPC) when the scheduled cabin condition is not performed as planned.** , Labor Description, Repair Procedure steps |
| 08-401-25 | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ● The vehicle is not performing a scheduled cabin preconditioning. 'Cabin Preconditioning Unavailable' message present when the scheduled cabin condition is not performed as planned. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) and Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) also known as PIM, with the latest available software. |
| 08-394-25 REV. A | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery Component Internal Failure. |
| 9100734 | 2025-12-17. Service bulletin. If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable. Please visit an authorized dealer." PLEASE do not Replace the TBM module, only replace TBM Internal Battery (inside Telematics Box Module) and order PN68493347 |