# Service bulletin 1802501

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 628289
- Published by NHTSA: 2002\-03\-06
- Manufacturer's number: 1802501
- Manufacturer's date: 2001\-10\-15
- Replaces: 210900
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2\-3, 4\-5, AND 5\-4 UPSHIFTS CAUSING A POWERTRAIN CLUNK OR SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING. \*TT

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2000 to 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
- 2000 to 2001 DODGE DURANGO
- 1999 to 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [07V555000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V555000.md), 2007-12-04: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- [2001155](/recalls/tc/2001155.md), 2001-06-20: Powertrain
- [2001065](/recalls/tc/2001065.md), 2001-03-14: Powertrain
- [01V077000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V077000.md), 2001-03-07: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- [00V197000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V197000.md), 2000-07-17: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [05191925A$](/bulletins/10181452.md), 2020-10-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans\-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please perform the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:\~ 1. Remove both of the transmission lines from the cooler?s top/bottom flared fittings on the radiator. \~ 2. Remove hex nut and the top flared fitting on the radiator tank.\~ 3. Using a wire brush and gasket remover, clean off the old sealant on the smaller threaded portion of the flared fitting. Do the same for the threads on the trans oil cooler.\~ 4. Apply a new application of Mopar PN 04318032 to the flared fitting, leaving the first threads free for ease of engagement.\~ 5. Install the top flared fitting by hand, then torque the fitting to 235 \+/\- 15 Lb\-In.\~ 6. Install the hex nut and torque to 100 \+/\- 10 Lb\-In.\~ 7. Repeat steps 2\-6 for bottom flared fitting.\~ 8. Reinstall transmission line per normal installation procedures and ensure correct fluid level.\~
- [9002901](/bulletins/10136906.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Part Description: Seal \- Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal \(04799346\) is replaceable with Seal Kit \(68235551AA\), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all \(5\)45RFE transmissions.
- [9002872](/bulletins/10136527.md), 2018-05-14, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 56045489A$ \- Neutral Safety Switch \- Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
- [0803006](/bulletins/10021239.md), 2007-03-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. \*KB
- [2101505](/bulletins/10017000.md), 2005-10-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 45RFE/545RFE TRANS \- DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLER RETURN FILTER REPLACEMENT. \*SC
- [0801505](/bulletins/10013731.md), 2005-04-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. \*SC
- [0300203](/bulletins/10003531.md), 2003-10-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. FLUID WEEPAGE PAST REAR AXLE VENT LINE JIGGLE CAP. \*TT
- [2100903](/bulletins/10003524.md), 2003-10-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. \*TT \*SC
- [010103](/bulletins/10003244.md), 2003-10-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\). SNAP RING ACCESS PLUG, NV247 TRANSFER CASE \- GPOP \- ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. \*TT
- [010103](/bulletins/10003243.md), 2003-10-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\). NV247 TRANSFER CASE \- GPOP \- ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. \*TT

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