# Service bulletin S2609000005

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11030430
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-04\-01
- Manufacturer's number: S2609000005
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-03\-27
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

Check Engine Light \(CEL\) Illuminated Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P0381\-00 Wait to Start Lamp Inoperative

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11030430-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0381

## Vehicles listed

- 2025 to 2026 RAM 2500
- 2025 to 2026 RAM 3500
- 2025 to 2026 RAM 4500
- 2025 to 2026 RAM 5500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026225](/recalls/tc/2026225.md), 2026-05-07: Powertrain
- [26V288000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V288000.md), 2026-05-07: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [25V297000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V297000.md), 2025-05-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [114739](/bulletins/11037595.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TRANSMISSION KIT \- WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
- [25\-004\-26 REV. A](/bulletins/11037580.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Exhaust Gas Temperature \(EGT\) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to ● The Vehicle MUST be built on or before February 16, 2026 \(MDH North America, Enlarged 0216XX\). Europe, Middle East \& ● The vehicle MUST be equipped with a 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Africa, and India \& Asia Diesel Engine \(Sales Codes ETM or ETN\). Pacific markets. CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\): ● P2482\-00 \- Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High \- Bank 1 Sensor 5. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Soot load is too high and power derate occurs due to regen being disabled. This bulletin involves replacing the EGT sensors.
- [9100922](/bulletins/11037476.md), 2026-09-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early\-life P242B pending fault code, clear the fault code and perform the Powertrain Verification Test. Only replace the sensor if P242B returns as an active fault code.
- [25\-004\-26](/bulletins/11037339.md), 2026-09-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Exhaust Gas Temperature \(EGT\) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\): ● P2482\-00 \- Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High \- Bank 1 Sensor 5. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Soot load is too high and power derate occurs due to regen being disabled. This bulletin involves replacing the EGT sensors.
- [07\-006\-26 REV. A](/bulletins/11037272.md), 2026-09-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine Overheat Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Vehicle overheating. ● Temperature gauge is reading hot. ● Overheat symbol is illuminated in Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\). This bulletin involves inspecting the thermostat housing part number and, if necessary, replacing the thermostat.
- [114254](/bulletins/11036754.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. RADIATOR \- ENGINE COOLING
- [114255](/bulletins/11036753.md), 2026-09-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. RADIATOR \- ENGINE COOLING
- [9100882](/bulletins/11036366.md), 2026-08-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE. PULLEY Fan If replacing 68209745AA, also replace 68723388AA, 05086958AB, and 68000833AD. Retain bolts, mark each with its original location, and submit a STAR ticket for parts return. Bolt P/Ns: 68005469AA, 03928873, 68445520AA, 04886003AA.
- [07\-006\-26](/bulletins/11036360.md), 2026-08-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine Overheat Customers may comment on the following: ● Vehicle overheating. ● Temperature gauge is reading hot. ● Overheat symbol is illuminated in Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\). This bulletin involves inspecting the thermostat housing part number and, if necessary, replacing the thermostat.
- [113754](/bulletins/11035982.md), 2026-08-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. SENSOR \- EXHAUST TEMPERATURE

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