# Service bulletin 68210071A$

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10121737
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 68210071A$
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-08\-31
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Intake Grid Heater Grid Heater Relay 2012 \- 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ \(relay\) and 05187880A$ \(grid\). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121737-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121737-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Trouble codes named

P0542, P2609

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 DODGE RAM 2500
- 2012 DODGE RAM 3500
- 2012 DODGE RAM 4500
- 2013 to 2016 RAM 2500
- 2013 to 2016 RAM 3500
- 2013 to 2016 RAM 4500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2018269](/recalls/tc/2018269.md), 2018-05-17: Engine
- [18V332000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V332000.md), 2018-05-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2017441](/recalls/tc/2017441.md), 2017-09-13: Engine
- [17V562000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V562000.md), 2017-09-12: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- [16V739000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V739000.md), 2016-10-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- [2016500](/recalls/tc/2016500.md), 2016-10-12: Electrical
- [2015421](/recalls/tc/2015421.md), 2015-09-23: Electrical
- [15V592000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V592000.md), 2015-09-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [14V635000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V635000.md), 2014-10-08: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- [13V486000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V486000.md), 2013-10-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [9100923](/bulletins/11037599.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. AIR CLEANER \- NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN\# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should order and replace only the MAF Sensor\(68002441AC\). 2. If the Air Cleaner Assembly has failed and the MAF Sensor remains functional, the dealer should order the new Air Cleaner Assembly PN\(68137142AD\) and reuse the existing MAF Sensor\(68002441AC\) from the failed assembly. 3. If both the Air Cleaner Assembly and the MAF Sensor have failed, the dealer should order both the New Air Cleaner Assembly\(68137142AD\) and the MAF Sensor\(68002441AC\) as separate service parts.
- [112906](/bulletins/11034373.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. BEARING \- CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- [112906](/bulletins/11034337.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. BEARING \- CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- [S1623000028 Rev. K](/bulletins/11033975.md), 2026-06-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- [S1623000028 REV.I](/bulletins/11033308.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- [110603](/bulletins/11030026.md), 2026-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SPEAKER \- NONE
- [110604](/bulletins/11030025.md), 2026-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SPEAKER \- NONE
- [9100735](/bulletins/11026651.md), 2025-12-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
- [S2503000004](/bulletins/11025513.md), 2025-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Front Axle Disconnect \(FAD\) Electrical Connector Design Change On Replacement Axle Assemblies.
- [106241](/bulletins/11021585.md), 2025-08-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME

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