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Dodge U0151

Lost Communication With Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an authorized Dodge service provider for diagnosis. The supplied evidence does not establish whether service is immediately required, but the code concerns communication with the Occupant Restraint Controller.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

U0151 means “Lost Communication With Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).” Verified applicability is limited to 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the United States.

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1. What does U0151 mean?

U0151 means “Lost Communication With Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).” Verified applicability is limited to 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the United States.

2. Technical explanation

This is a diagnostic trouble code for lost communication with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Official manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA identify U0151-00 as one of the required DTCs for their covered conditions. Those communications also list U12B3-00 and B273C-00 in the same diagnostic context.

3. What system is affected?

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) communication.

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

  • 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 professional diagnosis using manufacturer procedures.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or restraint-system repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the stored DTC and any accompanying codes with an appropriate diagnostic scan tool.
  2. Review the applicable official manufacturer communications with a Dodge service provider. Further diagnostic steps are not established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Dodge service provider for diagnosis. The supplied evidence does not establish whether service is immediately required, but the code concerns communication with the Occupant Restraint Controller.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify whether U0151-00 is present.
  • Check for U12B3-00 and B273C-00, which are listed alongside U0151-00 in official manufacturer communications.
  • Determine whether the vehicle falls within the scope of the applicable manufacturer communication. Specific inspection and repair procedures are not included in the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11027846: 08-015-26, published January 23, 2026. It lists U0151-00, U12B3-00, and B273C-00 as required DTCs for its covered condition. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11027846
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11027847: 08-016-26, published January 23, 2026. It lists U0151-00, U12B3-00, and B273C-00 as required DTCs for its covered condition. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11027847

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified vehicle applicability: 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger, United States. The diagnostic record was last verified September 22, 2026. Official evidence supplied consists of NHTSA-filed manufacturer communications 08-015-26 and 08-016-26.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does U0151 mean?

It means “Lost Communication With Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).”

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

The supplied evidence verifies applicability to U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Are there related codes?

Yes. Official manufacturer communications list U12B3-00 and B273C-00 alongside U0151-00 in the same diagnostic context.

Is it safe to drive or charge?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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