Dodge B197D
Gear position switch 1-Signal invalid If no active DTCs are present, no latch replacement is needed, continue with the inspection below
Quick answer
For a 2024–2026 Dodge Charger in the US, DTC B197D is identified in Dodge service communications as “Gear position switch 1 - Signal invalid.” The communication states that if no active DTCs are present, no latch replacement is needed and inspection should continue below the specified procedure.
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1. What does B197D mean?
For a 2024–2026 Dodge Charger in the US, DTC B197D is identified in Dodge service communications as “Gear position switch 1 - Signal invalid.” The communication states that if no active DTCs are present, no latch replacement is needed and inspection should continue below the specified procedure.
2. Technical explanation
Verified manufacturer communication evidence identifies B197D as an invalid signal from Gear Position Switch 1. The available evidence also provides a conditional service direction: when there are no active DTCs, latch replacement is not needed; continue with the inspection described in the manufacturer procedure. The supplied evidence does not include the remaining inspection steps.
3. What system is affected?
Gear Position Switch 1; the supplied service communication also references latch replacement in its conditional instruction.
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
- An invalid Gear Position Switch 1 signal is established by the DTC definition. The underlying cause of that invalid signal 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
- Have the vehicle evaluated using the applicable Dodge manufacturer diagnostic procedure.
- Do not replace the latch solely on the basis of B197D when no active DTCs are present; the cited manufacturer communication directs technicians to continue inspection instead.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm whether B197D or other DTCs are currently active.
- If no active DTCs are present, follow the inspection process in Dodge communication S2623000041 / revision A. The supplied evidence does not contain the detailed inspection steps.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Dodge service center for diagnosis using the applicable manufacturer procedure, particularly if B197D is active or returns.
12. What the service center may check
- Check for active DTCs.
- When no active DTCs are present, continue with the inspection specified by Dodge communication S2623000041. Detailed checks are not included in the supplied verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- If no active DTCs are present, the verified communication states that latch replacement is not needed. Any further repair resolution is not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger · 2024–2026 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Dodge communication S2623000041, published June 5, 2026; NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF 11033895: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11033895-0001.pdf
- Dodge communication S2623000041 REV.A, published June 19, 2026; NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF 11034351: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034351-0001.pdf
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified applicability is Dodge Charger, model years 2024–2026, US region. The supplied sources are NHTSA-hosted Dodge manufacturer communications S2623000041 and S2623000041 REV.A.
19. Frequently asked questions
What does B197D mean on a Dodge Charger?
For the verified 2024–2026 US Dodge Charger applicability, B197D means “Gear position switch 1 - Signal invalid.”
Does B197D require latch replacement?
The verified Dodge communication states that if no active DTCs are present, no latch replacement is needed and inspection should continue. It does not establish the repair decision for every other condition.
Is it safe to drive or charge with B197D?
Not yet established by verified evidence.