TSB: ALFA ROMEO 1500, 2500, 300, 3500, 4500, 500X, CHARGER, CHEROKEE, COMPASS, DURANGO, GLADIATOR, GRAND CHEROKEE, PACIFICA, STELVIO, WRANGLER (2017–2021)

Bulletin S1708000118 Rev. — April 24, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDS1708000118 Rev.
ManufacturerALFA ROMEO
Models1500, 2500, 300, 3500, 4500, 500X, CHARGER, CHEROKEE, COMPASS, DURANGO, GLADIATOR, GRAND CHEROKEE, PACIFICA, STELVIO, WRANGLER
Model Years2017–2021
Date IssuedApril 24, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAMay 24, 2021
ComponentEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicles Affected46 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHRYSLER 300 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE CHARGER 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP COMPASS 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE DURANGO 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP WRANGLER 2021 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 1500 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 2500 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER 300 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 3500 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 4500 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE CHARGER 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP CHEROKEE 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE DURANGO 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP GLADIATOR 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP WRANGLER 2020 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 1500 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 2500 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER 300 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 3500 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RAM 4500 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FIAT 500X 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE CHARGER 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP CHEROKEE 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE DURANGO 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP WRANGLER 2019 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER 300 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FIAT 500X 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE CHARGER 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE DURANGO 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER 300 2017 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE CHARGER 2017 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DODGE DURANGO 2017 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2017 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ALFA ROMEO dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (S1708000118 Rev.) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.