NHTSA Service Bulletin 10176474: 2019, 2020 Dodge Durango
Official manufacturer communication context for 2019, 2020 Dodge Durango, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
SENSOR, Park Assist For diagnostic issues relating to any of the following Park Assist error conditions: SERVICE PARK TRONICS ON CLUSTER VEHICLE WITH FAULT B1297-12-PTS SENSOR. CUSTOMER STATES PARK ASSIST NOT WORKING WITH SENSOR INOP The Product Development team requests that photos be taken of any suspected failed sensors before any repair to the sensor is started on the vehicle. Also, please email a copy of the VSR and sensor photos to the following FCA engineers: FCA Redacted Content We will review the scan report and photos, and let you know the next steps as soon as we can. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10176474?
SENSOR, Park Assist For diagnostic issues relating to any of the following Park Assist error conditions: SERVICE PARK TRONICS ON CLUSTER VEHICLE WITH FAULT B1297-12-PTS SENSOR. CUSTOMER STATES PARK ASSIST NOT WORKING WITH SENSOR INOP The Product Development team requests that photos be taken of any suspected failed sensors before any repair to the sensor is started on the vehicle. Also, please email a copy of the.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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