NHTSA Service Bulletin 11016871: 2022, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica
Official manufacturer communication context for 2022, 2023 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.
"Radio U29.28 USB Software Update he customer may describe one or more of the following: Amplifier module sets Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0485 - Implausible Data Received Set. Radio reset (Rearview camera functions normally). Voice Recognition (VR) inoperable. Wireless CarPlay inoperable. Audio sources inoperable. Display switches to Nav on VR prompt. Vehicle Positioning (Lat/Long) inoperable. Surround View Camera inoperable (Rearview camera functions normally). Unable to exit FamCam. Audio Repetition inoperable. Electric vehicle pages inoperable. Translated text is incorrect. Profile avatar changes in Valet Mode. Display does not return to idle mode after call. Dynamic rear view camera guidelines inoperable (Rearview camera functions normally). FOTA popup wont dismiss. Ambient Lights Setting inoperable. Call Status on after all ended Favorites available in valet mode. SXMT Favorites inoperable. Tutorial App inoperable. Audio Repetition stops during incoming calls. Unable to connect second device. Unable to exit Seat Comfort popup. Call does not end on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Seat Comfort graphic incorrect. Headphone button for front passenger display inoperable. Schedule update inoperable. USB media source inoperable on front passenger display. SXMT inoperable. Wireless Android Auto inoperable. Media sources duplicated. Audio unmuted at door close. Radio freeze (Rearview camera functions normally). Radio input lagging. Navigation active with no active route. Scheduled cabin cooling inoperable. Incorrect phone repetition displayed. Navigation routing inoperable. Unable to exit Electric Vehicle Pages. Comfort softkeys incorrect. Comfort graphic overlap. Unable to change audio sources. Audio sources unavailable after profile switch. No incoming call popup on Uconnect phone. FamCam image in black and white. SOS call status banner remains after call ended. Press and hold inoperable on comfort temperature slider. Setting preferences will not return to default. Display input lagging after CarPlay is connected. Changing to unselected audio source. Setting preferences not saved on correct profile. Translation error in Portuguese. Memory seats not saved on correct profile. Audio loss. Incorrect keyboard in Japanese. SXMT channel art incorrect. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) audio overlap. European Media Source (DAB) available on North America vehicles. Black screen (Rearview camera functions normally). Unable to delete profile. Assist call inoperable. Unable to navigate menu with ongoing SOS call. This update also includes the following software enhancements: Radio Software stability issues and moving to new U-branch software for core improvement This bulletin involves inspecting the software level and updating the software to U29.28. "
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.
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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 11016871?
"Radio U29.28 USB Software Update he customer may describe one or more of the following: Amplifier module sets Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0485 - Implausible Data Received Set. Radio reset (Rearview camera functions normally). Voice Recognition (VR) inoperable. Wireless CarPlay inoperable. Audio sources inoperable. Display switches to Nav on VR prompt. Vehicle Positioning (Lat/Long) inoperable. Surround View.
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.
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