Service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Charger
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.
219 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 21-012-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure. In addition, this bulletin involves performing transmission adaptation learn procedure when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the valve body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations. |
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| 08-009-13 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). RB6 RB5 Navigation Radio Locks Up All Of The Navigation Functions This Bulletin involves replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) RB5 or RB6. A customer may experience that the Navigation radio locks up, and both of the navigation voice and display stops working. The user will be locked out of all navigation functions.Replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM/TGW) will repair this condition.All radio and navigation functions are controlled by the TGM. |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 08-031-16 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously This bulletin involves diagnosing and based on outcome, either performing a USB flash or replacing the Mopar accessory Hands Free Module (HFM). A customer may experience the Uconnect prompts begin to play without pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. The prompt may repeat itself two or three times before exiting. The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release. NOTE: After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements: · Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. · Call / dial separation improves upon names being recognized as phone numbers. · Improved sound quality during Bluetooth streaming. · Increased iPod and iPhone compatibility. · SMS messaging support via Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol (not all phones support the MAP protocol). · Added ?None of These? and ?Correction? to the phone book prompt menu for better handling of similar names. · Previous button will return the song currently being played to the beginning of the track. · AirPlay feature ?Dock Connector? no longer needs to be manually selected on Apple devices. This will resolve the ?No Audio? condition when the device is connected to the remote USB port and dock connector is not selected. NOTE: USB mode resume will no longer 'resume' after ignition is OFF. |
| 08-028-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RB5 RE2 RE6 RB6 RE3 RB4 Radio Enhancements This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or move of the following: ? Fuel Station Routing issues. ? Heated Seat Greyed Out. ? Navigation Icon going backwards. ? Map Checksum Error. |
| P08030614 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P08030614 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 and 2012 model year (LD) Dodge Charger vehicles. The headlight wiring harness connectors may overheat. This could cause a loss of low beam headlight function without warning. A loss of headlight(s) during nighttime driving could cause a crash without warning. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to inspected, and replaced if necessary, the headlight wire harnesses. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. Chrysler anticipates the launch of this safety recall in April 2014. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles. |
| 08-011-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module Defaults To English Instead Of Last Language Selected This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may note when trying to select a none supported language like Russian or Portuguese the Hands Free screen will default to English. The Voice Recognition (VR) will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch) the customer was using. After the software updated has been completed both the Hands Free screen and VR will default back to the last language used. VR Teleprompter enhancement. |
| 9002900 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. Part Description: Switch-Padedle Down Audio LT. Switch-Paddle Up Audio RT. Issue Description: When traveling over bumpy roads, a high pitched ringing/bell sound may come from the left or right paddle switch's in the steering wheel. If this noise is heard, replace both Left and Right Paddle switch. |
| 21-005-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 - Incorrect Gear Ratio This bulletin involves updating the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software. Customers may indicate that the MIL is illuminated and/or the transmission went into limp-in. Upon further investigation, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0730 - Incorrect Gear Ratio is either active or stored in the PCM?s memory. |
| 08-033-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Two Or More Speakers Will Mute When Playing Certain Media Sources This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience two or more speakers muting when playing certain media sources, which have frequencies of less then 20 Hz. The speakers will stay muted until the ignition key is cycled. On further inspection the technician will find speaker performance DTC's. B1460-92Channel 1 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1465-92Channel 2 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146A-92Channel 3 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146F-92Channel 4 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1474-92Channel 5 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1479-92Channel 6 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B147E-92Channel 7 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1483-92Channel 8 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14B9-92Channel 9 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14BE-92Channel 10 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C3-92Channel 11 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C8-92Channel 12 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B221F-00Amplifier Internal. |
| 08-032-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus.Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition. |
| 18-020-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Erroneous P0573- Brake Switch 1 Stuck Off This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software to eliminate the potential of setting this erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code. Technician may find that the following erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P0573 - Brake Switch 1 Stuck Off |
| 9002838 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 04627731A$ - Trans Vent Hose The upper end of the transmission vent hose terminates with an open elbow. There is no cap on the end of the vent hose. This is intentional. Some graphics in StarParts may show a vent hose including a cap, but this is incorrect. The actual production vent hose has an open elbow fitting, not a cap. The elbow should be pointing downwards in the vehicle.~ |
| 18-031-12 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High has been set active or stored.Updating the software will correct the condition listed above. |
| 19-003-12 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Police Vehicle Power Steering Overheat During Closed Course Training Exercises This bulletin involves installing an external power steering cooler on the involved police fleet vehicles. The police fleet may experience increased steering efforts or power steering overheat during extended periods of extreme closed course handling maneuvers while conducting training exercises in ambient temperatures above 100° F (38° C). Diagnostic Trouble Code C2210-00 - ECU over temp may be present. |
| 08-032-12 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus. Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition. |
| 68140568A$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING. Steering Column If vehicle comes in for steering column replacement, verify column installed. Go to Info Column in Star Parts and open the flow chart to determine which column is installed. If column is Daimler, verify that a replacement Daimler column is in stock and use for replacement. If no Daimler column is in stock, replacement must use Presta column (which require a number of other componenets to be replaced). For more information and details on PN's, see L-Series Flowchart in Star Parts. Contact parts specifying for assistance regarding correct part numbers, for technical assistance contact Star. |
| 9002838 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. 04627731A$ - Trans Vent Hose The upper end of the transmission vent hose terminates with an open elbow. There is no cap on the end of the vent hose. This is intentional. Some graphics in StarParts may show a vent hose including a cap, but this is incorrect. The actual production vent hose has an open elbow fitting, not a cap. The elbow should be pointing downwards in the vehicle.~ |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 08-009-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RB6 RB5 Navigation Radio Locks Up All Of The Navigation Functions This Bulletin involves replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) RB5 or RB6. A customer may experience that the Navigation radio locks up, and both of the navigation voice and display stops working. The user will be locked out of all navigation functions.Replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM/TGW) will repair this condition.All radio and navigation functions are controlled by the TGM. |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 18-031-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High has been set active or stored.Updating the software will correct the condition listed above. |
| 19-003-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; POWER TRAIN. Police Vehicle Power Steering Overheat During Closed Course Training Exercises This bulletin involves installing an external power steering cooler on the involved police fleet vehicles. The police fleet may experience increased steering efforts or power steering overheat during extended periods of extreme closed course handling maneuvers while conducting training exercises in ambient temperatures above 100° F (38° C). Diagnostic Trouble Code C2210-00 - ECU over temp may be present. |
| 08-032-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus.Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition. |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
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