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Service bulletin S1918000003RevA

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10223939
Published by NHTSA2022-10-17
Manufacturer's numberS1918000003RevA
Manufacturer's date2020-10-29
NHTSA componentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA's summary

Revision A: Intermittent Engine Buck, Surge, or Misfire.

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

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

Vehicles listed
RAM 25002017, 2018, 2019, 2020
RAM 35002017, 2018, 2019, 2020
RAM 45002017, 2018, 2019, 2020
RAM 55002017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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
20V0430002020-01-24. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18V1000002018-02-08. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
17V8210002017-12-20. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
18071232023-08-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates 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: ? P1404 - EGR Close Position Performance. ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: ? **Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature (DD DP Only).** ? Abrupt gear engagement when transitioning from Park to Drive/Reverse gear state in Power Takeoff (PTO) Mode. ? Vehicle hesitation or surge at low vehicle speeds. ? Engine hesitation when turning steering wheel to end stop. ? Powertrain bump or hesitation around 16-24 kph (10-15 mph) vehicle speed. May be reported as rough or harsh transmission shifting in the same vehicle speed range This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.
18068232023-07-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates 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: ? P1404 - EGR Position Sensor Rationality Closed. ? P2457 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance. NOTE: P1404 - EGR Position Sensor Rationality Closed DTC can be erroneously set when P2457 -Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance DTC is set. In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: ? **Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature (DD DP with DF3 Only).** ? In PTO mode, transmission gear engagement is abrupt and idle speed is high when transitioning From Park To Drive/Reverse Gear. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
18066232023-07-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates 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 (DTC)s have been set: ? **P061B-00 - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. ? P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost.** ? P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance. ? P0506 - Idle Control System RPM - Lower Than Expected. ? P20EE - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. ? P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. ? P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. ? P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. ? P026B - Injection Timing Performance. ? P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. ? P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. ? P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. ? P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. ? P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. ? P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. ? P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. ? P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. ? P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. ? P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). ? P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. ? P0421-00 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. ? P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. ? P21C4-00 - Reductant Line Heater Relay Control Circuit High. ? P2560-00 - Engine Coolant Level Low. ? P2201-00 - Aftertreatment NOX Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. ? P0604-00 - Internal Control Module Ram. ? P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. ? P0868-00 - Line Pressure Low (Module, Powertrain Control (PCM), (68RFE Only). ? P0740-00 - TCC Out Of Range. ? P218F-00 - Reductant No Flow Detected. ? P226C - Turbocharger Boost Control ?A? Slow Response (In extreme cold ambient temperatures). ? P061A - Level 2 Torque Performance. ? P061E - Internal Control Module Brake Signal Performance. ? P062C - Etc Level 2 Mph Performance. ? P203F
18067232023-07-31. Service bulletin. . This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software.
S18080001522023-04-17. Service bulletin. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
21020222023-01-23. Service bulletin. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates
1810222REVA2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (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 moreof the following (DTCs) have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Idle Instability. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (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. Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle fluctuation.
1810122REVA2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / PowertrainControl 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 moreof the following DTCs have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM - Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P0421-00 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P21C4-00 - Reductant Line Heater Relay Control Circuit High. P2560-00 - Engine Coolant Level Low. P2201-00 - Aftertreatment NOX Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P0604-00 - Internal Control Module Ram. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P0868-00 - Line Pressure Low (Module, Powertrain Control (PCM),(68RFE Only). P0740-00 - TCC Out Of Range. P218F-00 - Reductant No Flow Detected. P226C - Turbocharger Boost Control ?A? Slow Response (In extreme cold ambienttemperatures). P061A - Level 2 Torque Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P061E - Internal Control Module Brake Signal Performance. P062C - Etc Level 2 Mph Performance. P203F - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Too Low. P0420 - Catalyst System Efficien
18080222022-12-19. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (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 moreof the following DTCs have been set: P064F - Unauthorized Software/Calibration Detected. P2706 - MS Solenoid Circuit(68RFE Only). P0868 - Line Pressure Low. P229F - Aftertreatment NOxSensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P2509 - PCM/PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent. P0401 - EGR System Performance. P0870 - OD Hydraulic Pressure Test. P040B - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Performance. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P1C54 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P249E - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P24C7 - Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Performance. Customers may also comment on the following: Engine misfire in cold ambient temperatures. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available: Scan tool fan actuation test fix. Enabling diagnostics forDTC P208B- Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. Unable to turn on the ability to set ?MAX? road speed using wiTECH scan tool. Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor Out Of Range (OOR) low calibration. Improved 5-4 shift (reduce shift flare) after extended operation in 5th or 6th gear. Engine Manifold Pressure Misfire Monitor (EMP MFM) retune(68RFE Only). Idle based misfire retune. Abort timer for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) out NOx sensor missingchange to 70 seconds. Map SCR missingFault/DTC P1C54to tampering inducement. Particulate Matter (PM) sensor false fault improvement. CC inner loop used up faults. Ultrasonic Flow Meter (UFM) test results fix. Engine run state idle unstable software fix.
1810222REVA2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (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 moreof the following (DTCs) have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Idle Instability. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (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. Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle fluctuation.