JEEP
08-141-26
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2026-04-01
- Received by NHTSA
- 2026-04-10
- NHTSA record numbers
- 11031222
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) 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):
• B1945-13 - Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor 2-circuit Open.
• B197B-29 - Ratchet Fork Switch-signal Invalid.
• B197C-29 - Pawl Detent Switch-signal Invalid.
• B197D-29 - Gear Position Switch 1-signal Invalid.
• B197E-29 - Gear Position Switch 2-signal Invalid. Customers may experience the following symptom:
• The power liftgate will not open or close. This bulletin involves replacing the right side pinch sensor and reprogramming the PLGM with the latest software.
• B1945-13 - Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor 2-circuit Open.
• B197B-29 - Ratchet Fork Switch-signal Invalid.
• B197C-29 - Pawl Detent Switch-signal Invalid.
• B197D-29 - Gear Position Switch 1-signal Invalid.
• B197E-29 - Gear Position Switch 2-signal Invalid. Customers may experience the following symptom:
• The power liftgate will not open or close. This bulletin involves replacing the right side pinch sensor and reprogramming the PLGM with the latest software.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
Source wording can vary by vehicle and suffix. It is shown as written, not as a universal diagnosis.
Jeep
B1945-13Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor 2-circuit OpenJeep
B197B-29Ratchet Fork Switch-signal InvalidJeep
B197C-29Pawl Detent Switch-signal InvalidJeep
B197D-29Gear Position Switch 1-signal InvalidJeep
B197E-29Gear Position Switch 2-signal InvalidCheck vehicle applicability
A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2025 |
| Jeep | GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE | 2025 |
| Jeep | GRAND CHEROKEE L | 2025 |