DODGE
08-074-26 REV. A
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2026-04-25
- Received by NHTSA
- 2026-04-29
- NHTSA record numbers
- 11031661
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Update **Technicians may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC):**
• B18AA-11 - Trunk/Gate Unlock Control 1-Circuit Short to Ground. NOTE: There are no Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or related messages displaying in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) for this symptom. Customers may comment on the following:
• The hatch will not open when a release button (interior, exterior, or Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key (FOBIK)) is pressed This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software.
• B18AA-11 - Trunk/Gate Unlock Control 1-Circuit Short to Ground. NOTE: There are no Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or related messages displaying in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) for this symptom. Customers may comment on the following:
• The hatch will not open when a release button (interior, exterior, or Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key (FOBIK)) is pressed This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the BCM with the latest available software.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
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Dodge
B18AA-11Trunk/Gate Unlock Control 1-Circuit Short to GroundCheck vehicle applicability
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | CHARGER | 2026 |