Dodge B1561
Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground
Quick answer
DTC B1561-11 indicates “Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground” for the 2026 Dodge Charger (US).
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1. What does B1561 mean?
DTC B1561-11 indicates “Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground” for the 2026 Dodge Charger (US).
2. Technical explanation
Verified NHTSA manufacturer communication 11032845, bulletin 08-216-26, lists B1561-11 as Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground. The supplied evidence does not establish diagnostic steps, component-level cause, or repair procedure.
3. What system is affected?
Cellular Antenna 2 circuit.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- A short-to-ground condition in the Cellular Antenna 2 circuit is indicated by the DTC definition. Further root cause is not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Record the exact DTC, including the suffix B1561-11, for service diagnosis.
- Arrange professional diagnosis if the code is active or returns after clearing.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Verified evidence identifies the DTC meaning only. Detailed troubleshooting is not yet established by verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service need is not yet established by verified evidence. A Dodge service professional can diagnose an active or recurring B1561-11 code.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm the stored DTC and suffix.
- Further service checks are not yet established by verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger · 2026 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11032845, bulletin 08-216-26, published May 14, 2026, lists B1561-11 as “Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground.” Applicability and corrective action from the bulletin are not established by the supplied excerpt.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11032845 (08-216-26): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11032845
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11032845: 08-216-26 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does B1561-11 mean on a 2026 Dodge Charger?
It means Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground, according to NHTSA manufacturer communication 11032845.
Is B1561-11 safe to drive with?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Can the vehicle be charged with B1561-11?
Not yet established by verified evidence.