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Service bulletin 18-071-21

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10218562
Published by NHTSA2022-08-22
Manufacturer's number18-071-21
Manufacturer's date2021-08-12
NHTSA componentEXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(ETL Sales Code only). The following improvements are also included in this update: Oil pressure switch modifications. Urea (DEF fliud) level sensor calibration update, to help prevent bumps in DEF level gauge.

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

Brakes, Driver assistance, Electrical system, Engine, Fuel system, Lighting, Backup camera, Engine control module

Trouble codes named

P0299, P0607, P1451

Vehicles listed
RAM 25002021
RAM 35002021

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

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