Service bulletins for the 2016 Chrysler 200
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.
337 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| VB3 REV1 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash |
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| 9004144 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RADIO, MULTI Media For RA3 and RA4 8.4? radio concern of reoccurring update request pop-up on each key cycle after a radio FOTA (Firmware Update Over the Air) has been completed, please DO NOT replace the radio. To recover the radio, 12v power needs to be disconnect from the radio to clear radio memory either by removal of the radio fuse or preforming a battery disconnect. Note: Fuse removal is the preferred method. The radio needs to be disconnected from power long enough to clear memory and discharge the Capacitance within the radio. Please refer to the latest in diagnostics for further information. |
| 08-089-19 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Flash Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update RA3 and RA4 Radio This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash 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. |
| 9003968 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet. |
| 9003220 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 08-114-15 REV B | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Additional Enhancements: ? Removed the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 53034160A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault. |
| 08-114-15 REV A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Enhancement: ? Removing the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 08-114-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Enhancement: ? Removing the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 08-113-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This bulletin involves updating the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module (CSWM) software for the KL/UF vehicles or the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software for the WK/WD/LD/LA & LX vehicles. A customer may describe that the heated steering wheel shuts off to soon, usually after 30 seconds and does not achieve satisfactory temperature. This is an intermittent condition and more noticeable at temps below 19.5°C (67.1°F). |
| 21-060-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience the following: ? Poor shift quality. The following enhancements are included in this software update: ? Upshift improvements. ? Downshift improvements. ? Better gear engagement. ? Uphill/Downhill improvements. ? Improved coasting behavior. |
| 21-061-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience the following: ? Poor shift quality. The following enhancements are included in this software update: ? Upshift improvements. ? Downshift improvements. ? Better gear engagement. ? Uphill/Downhill improvements. ? Improved coasting behavior. |
| 18-081-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. ? P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Open. |
| 68249986A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Part Description: MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios Issue Description: Issue 1:~ All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wirele ss network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly. Issue 2:~ The MY16 RA3 and RA4 radios are susceptible to randomly set an erroneously BCM or IPC ?U0184 - Loss of Com with Radio? fault. The radio should not be replaced for this issue if the fault is stored, if the code cannot be reproduced and no trouble can be found (radio functions properly). In this case it is no impact to the customer in any way. Do NOT replace the radio for this issue. Please contact John Carlesimo at cell (248) 941-8756 if you have any further questions regarding this fault. |
| 18-073-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. ? U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. ? P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. ? P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Open. In addition, the customers may experience the following: ? A slight bump may be felt during the 4-5 shift, under light acceleration. |
| 08-075-15 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RL4 RK4 RM4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio screen display freezes while using Point of Interest (POI) feature. ? Voice Recognition (VR) - voice commands not working. ? Improper translation of some words and units of meter and kilometers. |
| 68246267A | 2018-06-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Active Grill Shutter (AGS) This GPOP applies to all 2014 - 2016 KL & 2015 - 2016 UF vehicles. Prior to replacing an Active Grille Shutter (AGS) for DTC code U11E9 (Loss of Communication), please contact Stephen Koch at cell (248) 379-1220 or email (spk10@chrysler.com). If he does not respond within 15 minutes, please proceed with replacing AGS. |
| 68103198A | 2018-06-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. A/C Compressor This applies to 2015 and 2016 UF models ONLY. Before replacing the AC compressor for noise or in-op:~ 1) Check all AC plumbing connection for leaks with UV light. Any leaks found?~ 2) Does compressor pulley and clutch hub turn freely, or are they seized?~ 3) What was the amount of the recovered refrigerant?~ After these questions have been answered please call one of the individuals below.~ Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ If the compressor is replaced, then:~ 4) Drain oil from compressor. What was quantity of oil recovered? |
| 08-016-16 REV A | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This bulletin involves updating the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module (CSWM) software for the KL/UF vehicles or the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software for the W3/WK/WD/LD/LA & LX vehicles. A customer may describe that the heated steering wheel shuts off to soon, usually after 30 seconds and does not achieve satisfactory temperature. This is an intermittent condition and more noticeable at temps below 19.5°C (67.1°F). |
| 24-008-16 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC control module with the latest available software. The customer may describe one of the following: · The radio temperature display does not match the HVAC controller temperature display. · After a temperature slide bar movement, the radio display shows the temperature slider waiting for about 3 seconds and then the slide bar jumps again. · Insufficient heating or cooling inside the vehicle. |
| 21-002-16 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience the following: · **Slow 5-4 downshift.** · Poor shift quality. The following enhancements are included in this software update: · Upshift improvements. · Downshift improvements. · Better gear engagement. · Uphill / Downhill improvements. · Improved coasting behavior. |
| 18-052-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit.** · U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM - (Transmission Control Module). · P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit/Open. **In addition, the following software enhancement is available: · Elimination of (disable) Low idle 550 RPM to mitigate rough idle complaints (Base idle fully warm maintained at 648 RPM).** |
| 08-057-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · Navigation failed message is displayed. · Clock not automatically updating to local time. · Poor or no connection to cellular network. · HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). · Display goes blank/black. · Radio locks up. · Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| Z5091195A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 21-013-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 948TE 9 Speed Transmission Quick Learn Procedure This bulletin provides information on how to perform the new scan tool based transmission Quick Learn procedure. This procedure is required after certain transmission repairs or to improve a customer?s concern of poor shift quality. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality may be erratic. |
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