NHTSA ID Number: 11028880
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-018-26
TSB/Document Date: 2026-02-19
Summary
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Flow Resistance Monitoring Too High Level 2 Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Oil change service light comes on at 15,000km (9,321 Miles). The actual maintenance interval for the Australian market is 20,000km (12,427 Miles). ● "DEF Low Refill Soon" message will appear in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). ● Engine power output is lower than expected when applying the throttle. ● Engine not starting. ● Battery not charging. ● "Engine Oil Temperature High" message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). ● "Stop/Start Not Ready / Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled" message in the IPC Fig. 1. ● Vehicle will go to limp-in mode and will not go beyond 100 kmh (62 mph) speed.** ,
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TSB/Document ID: 18-018-26
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2026-02-11
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE
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Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates
REFERENCE:
TSB: 18-018-26
GROUP: 18 - Vehicle Performance
Date:
February 11, 2026
REVISION: 18-078-24,
18-053-24,
18-076-24
VEHICLES
AFFECTED:
**2023 - 2026** (M6) Jeep Compass (India)
MARKET APPLICABILITY:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on and after **March 01, 2023
MEA
NA
(MDH 0301XX) and on and before January 12, 2026 (MDH 0112XX)**
SA
IAP
equipped with a 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel Engine W/ESS (Sales Code EBS).
EE
CH
NOTE: **This bulletin applies to
the India & Asia Pacific
market.**
CUSTOMER
SYMPTOM:
**Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must
exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC):
● P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Flow Resistance Monitoring Too High Level 2 Component Or System
Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
Customers may also comment on the following:
● Oil change service light comes on at 15,000km (9,321 Miles). The actual maintenance interval for the
Australian market is 20,000km (12,427 Miles).
● "DEF Low Refill Soon" message will appear in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
● Engine power output is lower than expected when applying the throttle.
● Engine not starting.
● Battery not charging.
● "Engine Oil Temperature High" message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
● "Stop/Start Not Ready / Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled" message in the IPC Fig. 1.
● Vehicle will go to limp-in mode and will not go beyond 100 kmh (62 mph) speed.**
CAUSE:
Module software updates
This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 18-078-24 and 18-076-24, date of issue
October 04, 2024 and 18-053-24, date of issue June 01, 2024 and which should be removed from your
files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include updated model years with updated
build dates, new Customer Symptoms, a new market note, new RSU number, a new Repair Summary,
new LOPs and additional Repair Procedure steps.
**This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) has also been released as a Rapid Service Update (RSU)
26-031, date of issue February 11, 2026.**
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) also supercedes Rapid Service Updates (RSU) 24-144, date of
issue October 04, 2024, 24-093, date of issue June 01, 2024 and 24-064, date of issue March 28,
2024. All applicable RSU VINs have been loaded. To verify this RSU service action is applicable
to the vehicle, use VIP or perform a VIN search in DealerCONNECT/Service Library. All repairs are
reimbursable within the provisions of warranty.
B18 FSAR-RSU-6950
-2-
Fig. 1
IPC Message
REPAIR SUMMARY:
**This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software, and
possibly replacing the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).**
CLAIMS DATA:
Labor Operation No:
**18-19-06-AR
18-19-06-AS
Failure Code
Labor Operation No:
**18-19-06-AT
Failure Code
Labor Description
Inspect Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
(0 - Introduction)
Inspect And Reprogram
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
(0 - Introduction)
RF
CC
Skill Category
1 - Engine Repair And
Performance
Labor Time
0.1 Hrs.
1 - Engine Repair And
Performance
0.2 Hrs.**
Labor Description
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) - Replace
(0 - Introduction)
ZY
Skill Category
1 - Engine Repair And
Performance
Required Flash
Customer Concern
Labor Time
2.7 Hrs.**
Service Action
The dealer must choose which failure code to use depending on if this is a Rapid Service Update
(RSU) or Technical Service Bulletin.
● The “RF” failure code is required for essential module flash/reprogramming and can only be used after
confirmation that the VIN is included on the RSU.
● The failure code “RF” (Required Flash) can no longer be used on Technical Service Bulletin flashes. The
“RF” failure code must be used on an RSU.
● If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Technical Service Bulletin,
failure code CC is to be used. When utilizing this failure code, the 3C’s must be supplied.
-3-
B18 FSAR-RSU-6950
SPARE PARTS:
Qty
1 (AR)
Part No.
68566622AA
1 (AR)
1 (AR)
1 (AR)
1 (AR)
(AR)
68081364AA
68282995AA
68166248AA
68338473AA
59117409
Description
Pipe and Converter,
Exhaust
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
Coolant
Notes
Local Market Supplied
Consumable
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 ones listed above are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding further with this bulletin.
If a customers VIN is listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list, perform the repair. If any vehicle not on the VIN list
exhibits any of the symptom listed above in the customer symptom section, perform the Repair Procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:
Description
wiTECH or Equivalent
Ref. No.
–
Notes
–
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2 volts. Do not allow
the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Does the PCM have the latest software already installed?
● YES>>> This bulletin has been completed, use Inspect LOP (18-19-06-AR) to close the active RSU.
● NO>>> Proceed to Step 2.
2. Reprogram the PCM with the latest available software. If issues arise when flashing a module using the
wiTECH Diagnostic Application, please submit a ticket to the Helpdesk. The helpdesk can be found within
the Help menu.
3. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will
automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared.
4. **Rescan for DTC's. Has DTC P2002 reappeared and/or any other symptoms of a DPF crack ?
● YES>>> Proceed to Step 5.
● NO>>> This bulletin is complete.
5. Replace the DPF. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/Service Library
under: Service Info>11 - Exhaust System / Fiter, Diesel Particulate / Removal and Installation.**
NOTE: Obtain the prior approval from warranty team before replacing DPF.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.
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