DODGE
18-022-26 REV.A
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2026-03-26
- Received by NHTSA
- 2026-04-01
- NHTSA record numbers
- 11030421
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):
• P2096-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.
• P2097-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich.
• P2098-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean.
• P2099-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich.
• P068A-00 - ECM Power De-Energized Performance-Too Early. NOTE: The above DTCs are being falsely set due to lack of robustness to the diagnostic monitor.**
• P121B-00 - Active Exhaust Valve 2 Performance.
• P1217-00 - Active Exhaust Valve 1 Performance. Customers may also comment on the following:
• Exhaust pitch does not track with acceleration. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
• P2096-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.
• P2097-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich.
• P2098-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean.
• P2099-00 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich.
• P068A-00 - ECM Power De-Energized Performance-Too Early. NOTE: The above DTCs are being falsely set due to lack of robustness to the diagnostic monitor.**
• P121B-00 - Active Exhaust Valve 2 Performance.
• P1217-00 - Active Exhaust Valve 1 Performance. Customers may also comment on the following:
• Exhaust pitch does not track with acceleration. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
Source wording can vary by vehicle and suffix. It is shown as written, not as a universal diagnosis.
Dodge
P068A-00ECM Power De-Energized Performance-Too EarlyDodge
P1217-00Active Exhaust Valve 1 PerformanceDodge
P121B-00Active Exhaust Valve 2 PerformanceDodge
P2096-00Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 LeanDodge
P2097-00Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 RichDodge
P2098-00Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 LeanDodge
P2099-00Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 RichCheck vehicle applicability
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | CHARGER | 2026 |