NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10229871: 2011-2014 Alfa 1500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2011-2014 Alfa 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10229871 summary graphic for 2011-2014 Alfa 1500
10229871NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
46affected product rows
90/100quality 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

Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.

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
AlfaRomeo 4c2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Chrysler2002011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Chrysler200 Convertible2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Chrysler3002011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Chrysler300c2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerGrand Voyager2011-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerSebring2011-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerTown And Country2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerVoyager2011-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeAvenger2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeCaliber2011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeCaravan2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeCargo Van2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeChallenger2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeCharger2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeCharger Police2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDakota2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDart2013, 2014Ask 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 10229871?

Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.

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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