{"nhtsa_id":10160017,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2019-05-20","date":"2015-12-04","document_id":"18-099-15","mfr_campaign":null,"replaces":null,"component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE","mfr_system":null,"summary":"Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (RT Vehicles Only). ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. Transmission Enhancements are also included with this software release. These changes include the following: ? Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. ? 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted). NOTE: The Transmission Enhancements only apply to vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine (sales code ERB).","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10160017-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10160017-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10160017","components":[{"id":"structure-body","name":"Body and frame","parent":null},{"id":"electrical","name":"Electrical system","parent":null},{"id":"powertrain","name":"Transmission and driveline","parent":null}],"codes":["P0456","U0140"],"topics":[],"vehicles":[{"make":"CHRYSLER","model":"200","year_from":2013,"year_to":2013,"match":"exact","vehicle_ids":["2013_chrysler_200"]},{"make":"CHRYSLER","model":"TOWN AND COUNTRY","year_from":2013,"year_to":2013,"match":"exact","vehicle_ids":["2013_chrysler_town-and-country"]},{"make":"DODGE","model":"GRAND CARAVAN","year_from":2013,"year_to":2013,"match":"exact","vehicle_ids":["2013_dodge_grand-caravan"]},{"make":"DODGE","model":"JOURNEY","year_from":2013,"year_to":2013,"match":"exact","vehicle_ids":["2013_dodge_journey"]}],"as_of":"2026-10-19","note":"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.","attribution":[]}