Dodge B197F
13 Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 - Circuit Open • B197D - Gear position switch 1-Signal invalid If no active DTCs are present, no latch re
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DTC B197F is identified in verified Dodge service-bulletin evidence as “Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 – Circuit Open.” It is documented for 2024–2026 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US.
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1. What does B197F mean?
DTC B197F is identified in verified Dodge service-bulletin evidence as “Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 – Circuit Open.” It is documented for 2024–2026 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US.
2. Technical explanation
The verified manufacturer-communication evidence lists B197F-13 as “Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 - Circuit Open.” The same evidence lists B197B, B197C, and B197D as common related latch/gear-position-switch DTCs. The supplied evidence does not establish a root cause, diagnostic procedure, or specific repair for B197F.
3. What system is affected?
Power liftgate latch control 1.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- A circuit-open condition for Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 is identified by the DTC description.
- The underlying cause of the circuit-open condition 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
- Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Dodge service provider or qualified technician.
- Do not attempt high-voltage-system repairs based on this DTC; the supplied evidence does not identify a high-voltage-system fault or provide repair instructions.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm whether B197F is active using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
- The supplied verified evidence does not provide further troubleshooting steps.
11. When to contact service
Service need is not assigned in the supplied evidence. Contact a Dodge dealer or qualified service provider for diagnosis if B197F is present or the liftgate does not operate correctly.
12. What the service center may check
- Check for active B197F and any accompanying DTCs.
- The verified evidence identifies B197B, B197C, and B197D as common DTCs that may be present in the same latch-related context.
- 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 · 2024–2026 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11034351: S2623000041 REV.A, published June 19, 2026. It lists B197F-13 “Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 - Circuit Open” among common DTCs.
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11033895: S2623000041, published June 5, 2026. It lists B197F-13 “Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 - Circuit Open” among common DTCs.
16. Recall information
- No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11034351-0001.pdf and https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11033895-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Dodge code B197F mean?
Verified evidence identifies B197F-13 as “Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 - Circuit Open.”
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?
The supplied applicability record identifies US-market 2024–2026 Dodge Charger vehicles.
Can I drive or charge with B197F?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Are there related codes?
The verified service-bulletin evidence lists B197B, B197C, and B197D as common DTCs in the same context.