Dodge Dart 2014–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 18-009-15 REV G · NHTSA communication 10160050 · issued Dec 18, 2015
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2014–2016
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
Flash: 1.4L Drivability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) listed below: 2016 Dart ? Engine cranks as if it has no compression. ? Engine sounds like it is knocking at idle, noise goes away when off idle. ? P0141 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. 2015 Dart ? Engine
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.