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Service bulletins for the 2011 Dodge Ram

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.

332 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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1129062026-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
1129062026-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
S22090000042022-12-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
683328102022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m [21 ft. lbs.].
90028872022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white connector are used with 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Solenoid packs with a gray connector are used with 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.
VE52022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emissions Recall VE5 Late Life Emissions Performance Degradation
90043502022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.
S1709000010RevB2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
90017622022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: Thermostat, Engine Issue Description: Important! There has been an application change to the Cummins turbo diesel thermostat. When replacing a thermostat confirm the correct replacement is choosen.~ 2010, 2011, and 2012 RAM Trucks 2500/3500/4500/5500 engine coolant operating temperature has been increased to 200 degrees requiring thermostat 68067109AA.~ 2009, 2013, and 2014 RAM Trucks 2500/3500/4500/5500 engine coolant operating temperature is 190 degrees requiring thermostat 68005464AA.~ These thermostats are not interchangeable and doing so will result in reduced engine performance.
90026882022-07-25. Service bulletin. WHEELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
18-012-12 REV. A2022-07-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Pickup trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have software improvements/enhancements available for the following DTC's: P049D - EGR CONTROL POSITION EXCEEDED LEARNING LIMIT P0101 - MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P0471 - EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1 PERFORMANCE (for cold climate / icing concerns) P1451 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE P2000 - NOx ABSORBER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD P2002 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD (for high altitude failures) P2195 - O2 SENSOR 1/1 OUT OF RANGE HIGH P2196 - O2 SENSOR 1/1 OUT OF RANGE LOW P2262 -TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED - MECHANICAL P2270 - O2 SENSOR 1/2 OUT OF RANGE HIGH P2271 - O2 SENSOR 1/2 OUT OF RANGE LOW P241A - O2 SENSOR 1/1 AND 1/2 OXYGEN CONCENTRATION MISMATCH P245B - EGR COOLER BYPASS STATUS LINE INTERMITTENT P2453 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P2457 - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE P2609 - INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCEVehicles flashed to address the above codes should be driven and repair validated. If code(s) return, follow diagnostic procedures available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT.Improvements other than DTC robustness or enhancements: Add EMP sensor value on WiTech Improve cruise control functionality Display correct EGR position on WiTech Display correct Crankcase Pressure on WiTech Display Correct alternator voltage in WiTech Corrected CAC Outlet temperature voltage reading Correct for OBD II Readiness for frequent regeneration monitor Improve EVIC message regarding idle shut down (Informs driver of automatic shutdown due to excessive idle time) WiTech turbo hysterisis test revision. ScanTool may report a code as stored, even though the fault has been cl
25-003-132022-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination Due To Oxygen Sensor inspecting for the part number of the transmission harness and based on the part number suffix, determining if the Oxygen Sensor Module Connector requires repair. Some model year 2011 harness' were built with tin plated terminals in 5 of the connector cavities that should have been gold plated. Based on the transmission harness part number, the terminals will be replaced as required.Service Bulletin's 25-004-12 and 18-012-12 REV. A (or later bulletins) must also be performed (if not previously performed). If the vehicle has any of the following DTC?s for O2 Sensors, Stored, Pending or Active, perform the Repair Procedure BEFORE replacing any parts. P013A O2 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response - Rich To Lean (Soot related code, see note) P013B O2 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response - Lean To Rich (Soot related code, see note) P014C O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response - Rich To Lean (Soot related code, see note) P014D O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response - Lean To Rich (Soot related code, see note) P0030 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit P0031 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low P0032 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit High P0036 O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Circuit Malfunction P0037 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low 1/2 P0038 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit High 1/2 P0053 O2 Sensor Heater 1/1 Resistance P0054 O2 Sensor Heater 1/2 Resistance P064D Internal Control Module 02 Sensors Processor Performance - Bank 1 P0131 1/1 02 Sensor Shorted To Ground P0132 1/1 02 Sensor Shorted To Voltage P0135 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Performance P0137 1/2 02 Sensor Shorted To Ground P0138 1/2 02 Sensor Shorted To Voltage P0141 O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance P113C O2 Sensor Power Supply Circuit Performance P2195 O2 Sensor 1/1 Out Of Range High P2196 O2 Sensor 1/1 Out Of Range Low P22AB O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit/Open - Bank 1 Sensor 2 P22AE O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit/Open - Bank 1 Sensor 2
18-022-132022-07-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT>Service Info.
S1709000010 Rev.2022-07-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
S1709000010 RevB2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
90043502021-04-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.
18-022-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; EQUIPMENT. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT>Service Info.
25-001-13 REV. A2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. MIL Illumination Due to P2000, P2A00 and/or P2A01 FRONT O2 sensor. Customer may experience MIL illumination. Further investigation by the technician may find one or more of the following DTC(s) present: P2000 - NOX Absorber Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P2A00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Circuit Performance. P2A01 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Circuit Performance.
S1709000010 Rev.2021-02-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
VE5 Combo2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. Emissions Recall VE5 Late Life Emissions Performance Degradation
90039682019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet.
OD553412019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
549352019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Sensor-nitrous oxlde
553112019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Damper-Steering
553222019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Head-Cylinder

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