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Service bulletin 18-103-15

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10160037
Published by NHTSA2019-05-20
Manufacturer's number18-103-15
Manufacturer's date2015-12-11
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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: ? 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

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Components

Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and driveline

Trouble codes named

P2096, P2097, P2098, P2099

Vehicles listed
DODGE DAKOTA2011
DODGE RAM 15002010, 2011 (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
20130442013-02-06. Powertrain
13V0380002013-02-06. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
12V4740002012-10-02. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
20123272012-09-27. Powertrain

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

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