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08-186-26

Manufacturer communications

Publication date
2026-05-12
Received by NHTSA
2026-05-20
NHTSA record numbers
11032836

Manufacturer summary

Original wording in English

Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Updates - PCR8A3 Technicians may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):
• P0DE6-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cell Voltage Low.
• P0DAF-00 - Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit A Range/performance. Customers may experience the following:
• The vehicle will not start and cannot be keyed off. NOTE: The vehicles 12V system remains powered up. The following software enhancements are also available:
• Improved diagnostic robustness of P0DAF-00.
• Increased maturation time for P0DE6-00 fault to cover extreme cold-start scenario where HV SOC drops low due to cold-cranking.
• Coordinated change with Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) to prevent high voltage battery drain during flashing events. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the BPCM, Drive Motor Power Inverter (DMPI), EVCU and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.

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JeepP0DAF-00
Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit A Range/performance

NHTSA 11032836

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MakeModelModel year
JeepCHEROKEE2026

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