NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018666: 2023-2026 Chrysler 1500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2026 Chrysler 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11018666 summary graphic for 2023-2026 Chrysler 1500
11018666NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
18affected product rows
100/100quality 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

Underhood start/stop safety The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): - P152E Engine -Hood Switch 2 Circuit High. - DTC P152F Customers may also experience: - Start/Stop system warning light. - Start/Stop inoperable. - Remote start inoperable. Diagnosis: - Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in DealerCONNECT/Service Library, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or symptom conditions, other than the one listed are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. - If any vehicle exhibits any of the symptoms listed above in the customer symptom section, perform the Repair Procedure. - Special Tools/Equipment: wiTECH or equivalent. Repair Procedure: 1. Open the hood and locate the hood switch 2. Push in on the two locking tabs and pull them out. 3. Disconnect the wire connector from the switch. 4. Connect the wires to the same hood switch. 5. Push the switch back into the hold until both lock tab are engaged. 6. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module during this repair procedure. 7. In case the P152F/P152E DTCs persist, repeat the procedure with a new/spare/known good switch and repeat steps 5 and 6. 8. Replace switch installed during previous step for the original switch of the vehicle. If DTCs P152F/P152E are not present, leave the original switch installed and do not document the change of the switch in the repair process/narrative.

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
ChryslerPacifica2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerPacifica Plug-in Hybrid2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerVoyager2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDurango2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDurango Awd2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeHornet2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeHornet Phev2024, 2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepCherokee2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepCompass2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepGladiator2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepGrand Cherokee2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepGrand Cherokee 4xe2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepGrand Cherokee L2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepGrand Wagoneer2023-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepWagoneer2023-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepWrangler2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
JeepWrangler 4xe2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram15002023-2026Ask 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 11018666?

Underhood start/stop safety The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): - P152E Engine -Hood Switch 2 Circuit High. - DTC P152F Customers may also experience: - Start/Stop system warning light. - Start/Stop inoperable. - Remote start inoperable. Diagnosis: - Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH).

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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