Service bulletin 2101719

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10220113
Published by NHTSA	2022-09-15
Manufacturer's number	2101719
Manufacturer's date	2019-11-28
NHTSA component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the followingDTC has been set:U1111-00 - Lost Odometer Message(DD, DF, and DP with Diesel Engine Only). In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: The customer may notice a harsh 2-3 and/or 3-4 shift(2017 MY D2 with ETK 6.7L Diesel and DF2 Transmission Only). 1-2 hard shift. 3-4 flare issue fix. Trans quick learn fix(Gas Engine Only). Transmission oil temperature light illumination during high engine and tow loads. Less than desired towing performance while using cruise control. Harsh engagement while shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse,or park to reverse with vehicle still in motion (rolling garage shift). Engine flare during 2-1 tip in downshift. Less than desired shift quality during 6-5 and 5-4 coasting downshifts. Delayed downshifts in Tow/Haul mode while driving down grades. Less than desired transmission shift performance when transitioning froma low traction to high traction surfaces i.e. ice covered road to clear pavement. Less than desired shift points during light pedal and Wide Open Throttle(WOT) operation or while in Tow/Haul and engine brake modes. 1-2 upshift shudder correction(Diesel engine and DF2 Transmission Only). A harsh 1-2 upshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Excessive gear shifting(DF2 Transmission Only). Harsh 2-1 downshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Delayed engagement when shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse,or park to reverse (garage shifts)(DF2 Transmission Only). Audible squawk noise on 4-3 downshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Poor vehicle acceleration in first gear with vehicle fully loaded(DF2 Transmission Only). MIL illumination with no defect found forDTC P253D - PTO Sense Circuit High(DF2 Transmission Only).

The document

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Components

Air bags, Driver assistance, Electrical system, Fuel system, Lighting, Transmission and driveline, Backup camera

Trouble codes named

P253D, U1111

Vehicles listed
RAM 3500	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
RAM 4500	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
RAM 5500	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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

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