Dodge B197C
Signal Invalid • B197F-13 Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 - Circuit Open • B197D - Gear position switch 1-Signal invali
Quick answer
For a 2024–2026 Dodge Charger in the US, B197C is identified in verified manufacturer communications as “Pawl Detent Switch - Signal Invalid.” The communications list it among common DTCs associated with checking liftgate-latch operation and confirming that the latch cinches properly.
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1. What does B197C mean?
For a 2024–2026 Dodge Charger in the US, B197C is identified in verified manufacturer communications as “Pawl Detent Switch - Signal Invalid.” The communications list it among common DTCs associated with checking liftgate-latch operation and confirming that the latch cinches properly.
2. Technical explanation
Verified NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications S2623000041 and S2623000041 REV.A list B197C as “Pawl Detent Switch - Signal Invalid.” In the cited excerpts, the manufacturer instructs review of proper functioning and verification that the latch cinches properly. The supplied evidence does not establish a component-level failure cause, diagnostic procedure, or repair for B197C.
3. What system is affected?
Power liftgate latch / pawl detent switch, based on the verified DTC description and the liftgate-latch context in the manufacturer communications.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- The verified communications associate this code with liftgate-latch operation and latch cinching checks.
- Specific driver-observable symptoms are not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- 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
- Have a qualified Dodge service facility evaluate liftgate-latch operation.
- Do not attempt high-voltage-system repair; no high-voltage-system involvement is established by the supplied evidence.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- The verified manufacturer communications call for reviewing proper functioning.
- The verified manufacturer communications call for confirming that the latch cinches properly.
- Further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Dodge service facility for diagnosis, particularly if the liftgate latch does not appear to function or cinch properly.
12. What the service center may check
- Review proper functioning, as stated in the manufacturer communications.
- Make sure the latch cinches properly, as stated in the manufacturer communications.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger · 2024–2026 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11033895, S2623000041, published June 5, 2026. It lists B197C “Pawl Detent Switch - Signal Invalid” among common DTCs and references proper-function and latch-cinching checks. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11033895-0001.pdf
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11034351, S2623000041 REV.A, published June 19, 2026. It lists B197C “Pawl Detent Switch - Signal Invalid” among common DTCs and references proper-function and latch-cinching checks. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034351-0001.pdf
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified applicability: Dodge Charger, model years 2024–2026, US region. The cited documents are NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications, not recall documentation.
19. Frequently asked questions
What does B197C mean on an applicable Dodge Charger?
Verified manufacturer communications identify B197C as “Pawl Detent Switch - Signal Invalid.”
What should service check for B197C?
The supplied manufacturer communications state to review proper functioning and make sure the latch cinches properly.
Is B197C covered by a recall?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Is it safe to drive or charge with B197C?
Not yet established by verified evidence.