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Dodge Challenger 2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin 21-035-21 · NHTSA communication 10204396 · issued Nov 17, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2018
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following (DTC). P050B - Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance. Software enhancements also include:Improvements to 2-1 downshift quality.

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.