NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10218553: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10218553 summary graphic for 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid
10218553NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves updating the BPCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may notice one or more of the following DTCs have been set: P0AA1-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Positive Contactor ?A? Stuck Closed. P0AA4-00 - Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. P0C78-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery System Precharge Time Too Long. P0B3C-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense 1 Circuit Performance. P0B41-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense 2 Circuit Performance. P0B46-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense 3 Circuit Performance. P0B4B-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense 4 Circuit Performance. P0B50-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense 5 Circuit Performance. P0B55-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense 6 Circuit Performance. P1A16-00 - Hybrid/EV Wakeup Control 3 Output Circuit/Open. P1D7B-00 - Hybrid/EV Wakeup Control 3 Output Circuit Short to Battery. P1D7C-00 - Hybrid/EV Wakeup Control 3 Output Circuit Short to Ground. Customer may also experience one or more of the following: Premature oil change message displayed on the cluster and vehicle may be running in fuel/oil refresh mode. Scheduled charging not functioning properly because the battery pack did not wake up while plugged in.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
ChryslerPacifica Plug-in Hybrid2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10218553?

Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves updating the BPCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may notice one or more of the following DTCs have been set: P0AA1-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Positive Contactor ?A? Stuck Closed. P0AA4-00 - Hybrid Battery.

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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