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Dodge P167B

Controlled System Shutdown now active in the BPCM?

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Dodge dealer or qualified EV service facility for diagnosis, particularly if P167B-00 is active or a MIL/wrench icon is illuminated.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P167B-00 is identified for Dodge as “Controlled System Shutdown” in the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM). Verified applicability is 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the United States. Official manufacturer communications associate it with MIL or wrench-icon illumination and often list P0CA6-00 alongside it.

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1. What does P167B mean?

P167B-00 is identified for Dodge as “Controlled System Shutdown” in the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM). Verified applicability is 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the United States. Official manufacturer communications associate it with MIL or wrench-icon illumination and often list P0CA6-00 alongside it.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied diagnostic record defines P167B as “Controlled System Shutdown now active in the BPCM?” Official NHTSA-hosted Dodge manufacturer communications use the description P167B-00 — Controlled System Shutdown. Multiple published diagnostic procedures instruct technicians to determine whether P167B-00 remains active in the BPCM after clearing DTCs; some procedures then call for wiTECH-based actions. The supplied evidence does not establish the underlying fault mechanism or a single universal repair.

3. What system is affected?

Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM).

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination is documented in official Dodge communications.
  • Wrench-icon illumination on the instrument cluster is documented in an official Dodge communication.
  • P167B-00 may be stored or active in the BPCM.
  • P0CA6-00 — Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High may be present alongside P167B-00 in official Dodge communications.

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

  • Arrange diagnosis by a Dodge dealer or qualified EV service facility.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage battery or BPCM repair yourself.
  • Record warning indicators and all retrieved diagnostic codes for the service appointment.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A qualified technician can retrieve and evaluate active and stored DTCs in the BPCM using the applicable official Dodge diagnostic procedure.
  2. Official procedures referenced in the supplied evidence include clearing DTCs and checking whether P167B-00 becomes active again in the BPCM.
  3. Some official procedures reference wiTECH-based diagnostic actions. The exact procedure must be selected by vehicle configuration and applicable bulletin.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Dodge dealer or qualified EV service facility for diagnosis, particularly if P167B-00 is active or a MIL/wrench icon is illuminated.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether P167B-00 is active in the BPCM after DTC clearing, following the applicable official procedure.
  • Check for P0CA6-00 — Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High, which is documented as a possible accompanying code.
  • Use the applicable Dodge wiTECH diagnostic procedure when required by the relevant manufacturer communication.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied official communications show diagnostic decision steps, but their summaries do not establish a complete repair outcome.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11014364 — 08-025-25 REV. A (published 2025-02-15): lists P167B-00 and P0CA6-00 and documents possible wrench-icon illumination. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11014364
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11014355 — 08-022-25 REV. A (published 2025-02-16): lists MIL illumination and P167B-00/P0CA6-00. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11014355
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015877 — 08-071-25 (published 2025-03-20): lists MIL illumination and P167B-00/P0CA6-00. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11015877
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015902 — 08-081-25 (published 2025-03-20): lists MIL illumination and P167B-00/P0CA6-00. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11015902
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11030130 — 08-110-26 REV. A (published 2026-03-14): includes a BPCM active-code decision step for P167B-00. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11030130-0001.pdf
  • Additional supplied NHTSA-hosted Dodge manufacturer communications contain similar P167B-00 BPCM diagnostic decision steps; applicability of each document is not established by the supplied summaries.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified record: Dodge DTC P167B, canonical meaning “Controlled System Shutdown now active in the BPCM?” Verified applicability: U.S.-market 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger. Last verified: 2026-09-22. Official-source evidence is from NHTSA-hosted Dodge manufacturer communications.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P167B mean on a Dodge Charger?

The verified Dodge diagnostic record identifies P167B-00 as “Controlled System Shutdown” and references whether it is active in the BPCM.

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

The supplied evidence verifies U.S.-market 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Can P167B occur with another code?

Yes. Official Dodge communications list P0CA6-00 — Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High alongside P167B-00.

Can I drive or charge with P167B?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is there a recall for P167B?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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