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Jeep Cherokee 2014–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin 08-039-16 REV. A · NHTSA communication 10140111 · issued Jun 14, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2014–2016
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Transmission Wiring Harness Repair Or Replacement For No Start Or Stiff Steering This bulletin involves inspecting the transmission wire harness and installing mastic patch. If rub through is visible replace wire harness. A small number of customers may experience a no start condition, stiff steering or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · U0131 - Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module. · U0100-00 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM. · P0512-00 - Starter Request Circuit.

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.