NHTSA Service Bulletin 10243258: 2021, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 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.
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Updating from 4.29C to 4.36 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Uconnect Box requires service message at start up. ? Losing Wi-Fi Hotspot streaming connection: internet data is not reliable. ? User is unable to setup the Charge schedule/Climate schedule events in Uconnect App (TBM is sending failure message). ? LED blinking on overhead console after ignition cycle. These conditions do not affect the rear view camera display. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The TBM software will be updated from 4.29c to 4.36. NOTE: The national launch for the FOTA is expected to begin September 08, 2023.
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 10243258?
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Updating from 4.29C to 4.36 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Uconnect Box requires service message at start up. ? Losing Wi-Fi Hotspot streaming connection: internet data is not reliable. ? User is unable to setup the Charge schedule/Climate schedule events in Uconnect App (TBM is sending failure message). ? LED blinking on.
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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