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Service bulletin 18-015-21

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10218563
Published by NHTSA2022-08-22
Manufacturer's number18-015-21
Manufacturer's date2021-08-12
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (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. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P064B-00 - PTO Control Module. The customer may also notice the following: Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. DEF gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Power Take Off (PTO) intermittently turns off with no DTCs. In addition the following software enhancements are included: Engine oil pressure switch modification. Oil Change Monitor Improvements For Severe Duty Operation. System Improvement for PTO operation. wiTECH Mass Air Flow (MAF) data parameter improvement. Enabling wiTECH Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Regeneration Test in PCM ?Misc Functions?. Active Grille Shutter (AGS) quality enhancements.

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, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Backup camera, Engine control module, Transmission control module

Trouble codes named

P0299, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0607, P061B, P064B, P1451, P1C54, P1D73, P20E8, P242F, P2463, P2706

Vehicles listed
RAM 35002020
RAM 45002020

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
22V8350002022-11-10. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
20V1910002020-09-10. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
20V0430002020-01-24. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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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