# Service bulletin 18\-066\-16 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: 10217614 - Published by NHTSA: 2022\-08\-08 - Manufacturer's number: 18\-066\-16 - Manufacturer's date: 2016\-06\-14 - NHTSA component: 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. illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): MIL Illumination · 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 lack 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 72\-77 kmh \(45\-48 mph\) \(DS 5.7L Engines only\). ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10217614-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10217614-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Electrical system, Transmission and driveline ## Trouble codes named P2096, P2097, P2098, P2099 ## Vehicles listed - 2010 to 2011 DODGE DAKOTA - 2010 to 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 - 2011 DODGE RAM 2500 - 2011 DODGE RAM 3500 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT - [16V739000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V739000.md), 2016-10-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR - [2013044](/recalls/tc/2013044.md), 2013-02-06: Powertrain - [13V038000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V038000.md), 2013-02-06: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT - [12V474000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V474000.md), 2012-10-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT - [2012327](/recalls/tc/2012327.md), 2012-09-27: Powertrain - [10V200000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V200000.md), 2010-05-11: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [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 - [106241](/bulletins/11021585.md), 2025-08-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME - [104974](/bulletins/11019776.md), 2025-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME - [103774](/bulletins/11017451.md), 2025-05-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME - [102307](/bulletins/11012351.md), 2025-01-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. GEAR \- REACTION SUN - [101232](/bulletins/11010205.md), 2024-11-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Plate \- Planetary - [S2408000078](/bulletins/11004993.md), 2024-07-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module \(TIPM\) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number \(VIN\) Current and Active - [9100226](/bulletins/10248509.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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