# Service bulletin 2100521

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: 10220953
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-09\-26
- Manufacturer's number: 2100521
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-03\-12
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following on a vehicle with less than 64 km \(40 miles\) on the odometer:A Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) event or failure withnoDiagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\) and the vehicle has less than 40 miles on the odometer indicates it is likely the vehicle has experienced an unintentional code clear event. Do not use this software update if vehicle odometer has over 64 km \(40 miles\).

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10220953-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10220953-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 RAM 1500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V298000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V298000.md), 2025-05-08: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [23V265000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V265000.md), 2023-04-13: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S2621000004](/bulletins/11038329.md), 2026-10-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines \(850RE Transmission Only\)
- [114072](/bulletins/11036362.md), 2026-08-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MOTOR \- WINDOW REGULATOR
- [114073](/bulletins/11036361.md), 2026-08-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MOTOR \- WINDOW REGULATOR
- [S2608000033](/bulletins/11035198.md), 2026-07-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cluster Message “To Operate Tailgate Shift to Park” Vehicle is In Park
- [21\-056\-26](/bulletins/11035058.md), 2026-07-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● \*\*Harsh or slipping feeling during upshifts \(1st \- 5th\). ● Harsh or slipping feeling during kickdown events under throttle. ● Transmission fluid odor \(burnt smell\).\*\* ● During a 2 \- 3 transmission upshift, the engine is hitting rev limit. ● Hesitation feel during a pedal tip in, while engine is warming up below 1 °C \(30 °F\) ambient temp. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software.
- [113069](/bulletins/11034910.md), 2026-07-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SWITCH – HEADLAMP
- [113070](/bulletins/11034909.md), 2026-07-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. SWITCH – HEADLAMP
- [S1623000028 Rev. K](/bulletins/11033975.md), 2026-06-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- [S1623000028 REV.I](/bulletins/11033308.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- [08\-208\-26 REV. A](/bulletins/11032842.md), 2026-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub \(no charging, no data\). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle.

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