WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletin 18-066-16 REV. A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10121680
Published by NHTSA2017-11-03
Manufacturer's number18-066-16 REV. A
Manufacturer's date2016-07-16
NHTSA componentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. Some customers may describe one or more of the following: MIL Illumination Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich (5.7L Engines). · P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich (5.7L Engines). Drivability Improvements: · MIL Lamp without DTC Active - Permanent Fault Code Issue (fix permanent fault code retention). · ASD Relay (to improve fuel pump relay initialization at key on). · Fuel pump relay operation at key on. · Engine seems to lacks power at high engine RPMs (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Shudder or shake condition on wide open throttle stab during downshift event (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · EVAP Diagnostic Enhancements. This diagnostic routine will be disabled while the vehicle is in decel fuel shut off mode.(3.7L/4.7L Engines only). · Audible knock sound on WOT launches (DJ/DD 5.7L Engines only). Transmission Improvements: · High engine RPMs needed before vehicle will upshift from 3rd to 4th. (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Harsh 1st to 2nd gear upshift (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Unexpected or busy downshift while coasting between 45-48 mph (72-77 kmh) (DS 5.7L Engines only).

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and driveline

Trouble codes named

P2096, P2097, P2098, P2099

Vehicles listed
DODGE DAKOTA2010, 2011
DODGE RAM 15002010, 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
DODGE RAM 35002011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20181222018-03-09. Fuel System
18V1600002018-03-08. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
17V8210002017-12-20. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
16V7390002016-10-13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
20144492014-10-09. Fuel System
14V6350002014-10-08. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
13V3440002013-08-06. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
13V2390002013-06-04. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
20130442013-02-06. Powertrain
13V0380002013-02-06. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
1106032026-03-13. Service bulletin. SPEAKER - NONE
1106042026-03-13. Service bulletin. SPEAKER - NONE
1062412025-08-06. Service bulletin. LAMP - DOME
1049742025-06-26. Service bulletin. LAMP - DOME
1037742025-05-01. Service bulletin. LAMP - DOME
1023072025-01-06. Service bulletin. GEAR - REACTION SUN
1023872025-01-04. Service bulletin. SEAL - OUTPUT SHAFT
1023892025-01-04. Service bulletin. SEAL - OUTPUT SHAFT
1012322024-11-07. Service bulletin. Plate - Planetary
S24080000782024-07-22. Service bulletin. Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active