Dodge Nitro 2009–2012 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 18-047-14 · NHTSA communication 10139710 · issued Aug 29, 2014
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2009–2012
model years
7
vehicle entries
Official summary
Flash: Surge, Shudder Or Pulsation At Highway Speeds This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a surge, shudder or pulsation type sensation when driving on smooth road surfaces at highway speeds of 37-62 mph (60-100 km/h). Some customers may also describe the sensation similar to that of a fish biting on a fishing line (fishbite) .If the customer complains of the above condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.