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Dodge B1561

Cellular Antenna 2-Circuit Short To Ground

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ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService need is not yet established by verified evidence. A Dodge service professional can diagnose an active or recurring B1561-11 code.
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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

  1. 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

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

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.

20. Sources & verification

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