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Service bulletins for the 2012 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.

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

About P2609 on the 2012 Dodge Ram: what the code means, and the bulletins and recalls about the same components.

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90035852022-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intake Grid Heater, Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (heater grid) and 05187880A$ (relay). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary.
90035852022-07-25. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intake Grid Heater, Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (heater grid) and 05187880A$ (relay). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary.
18-012-132022-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. FLASH: Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available. This latest Service Bulletin (SB) will include:Improvements To Prevent Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: P061A - ETC LEVEL 2 TORQUE PERFORMANCE P229F - AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE - BANK 1 SENSOR 2 P2453 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P2609 - INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE P1123 - POWER TAKE OFF SYSTEM MONITOR CONTROL ERROR U010E - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID CONTROL UNIT U059F - INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM NOx SENSOR "B" P20EE - SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD - BANK 1; for DTC's set at highway speed and/or high load drive cycles Vehicles with DTC P20EE set in conditions other than highway speed and/or high load drive cycles should have normal diagnostics performed Enhanced Diagnostics For: Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) efficiency diagnostic improvements.Other Updates: Too frequent regeneration readiness improvement Correct CAC out voltage in WiTech Add ability to read EMP sensor value in WiTech Enable EMP deicing algorithm Display correct crankcase pressure in WiTech Display correct EGR position in WiTech Improve idle shutdown messages - extra message removed Display correct alternator voltage in WiTech Idle shutdown message on EVIC. Turbo protection feature (Not displayed if vehicle is in park or no vehicle speed). Limits RPM at cold ambient to prevent turbo damage. Scan tool display updates. Correct operation of remote PTO. System robustness improvements.
18-001-132021-03-29. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. 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 P2000 - NOx ABSORBER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD (Diagnostic improvements) 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 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 P242F - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER RESTRICTION - ASH ACCUMULATION P2453 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT 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: Improve cruise control functionality Display correct EGR position on WiTech Corrected CAC Outlet temperature voltage reading Display Correct alternator voltage in WiTech Correct for OBD II Readiness for frequent regeneration monitor Correct water in fuel (WIF) parameter to wiTECH ScanTool may report a code as stored, even though the fault has been cleared by completing a significant number of drive cycles without a repeat occurrence Active codes not always displayed correctly Engine derate with IOD removed. This will help prevent turbo damage due to oil thickening in cold climate start up on new vehicles in transit Scan tool readiness reporting issues EGR Valve cleaning and monitoring enhancements to help reduce occurrences of P04
18-012-132018-05-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. FLASH: Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available. This latest Service Bulletin (SB) will include:Improvements To Prevent Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: P061A - ETC LEVEL 2 TORQUE PERFORMANCE P229F - AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE - BANK 1 SENSOR 2 P2453 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P2609 - INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE P1123 - POWER TAKE OFF SYSTEM MONITOR CONTROL ERROR U010E - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID CONTROL UNIT U059F - INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM NOx SENSOR "B" P20EE - SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD - BANK 1; for DTC's set at highway speed and/or high load drive cycles Vehicles with DTC P20EE set in conditions other than highway speed and/or high load drive cycles should have normal diagnostics performed Enhanced Diagnostics For: Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) efficiency diagnostic improvements.Other Updates: Too frequent regeneration readiness improvement Correct CAC out voltage in WiTech Add ability to read EMP sensor value in WiTech Enable EMP deicing algorithm Display correct crankcase pressure in WiTech Display correct EGR position in WiTech Improve idle shutdown messages - extra message removed Display correct alternator voltage in WiTech Idle shutdown message on EVIC. Turbo protection feature (Not displayed if vehicle is in park or no vehicle speed). Limits RPM at cold ambient to prevent turbo damage. Scan tool display updates. Correct operation of remote PTO. System robustness improvements.
18-012-132018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. FLASH: Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available. This latest Service Bulletin (SB) will include:Improvements To Prevent Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: P061A - ETC LEVEL 2 TORQUE PERFORMANCE P229F - AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE - BANK 1 SENSOR 2 P2453 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P2609 - INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE P1123 - POWER TAKE OFF SYSTEM MONITOR CONTROL ERROR U010E - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID CONTROL UNIT U059F - INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM NOx SENSOR "B" P20EE - SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD - BANK 1; for DTC's set at highway speed and/or high load drive cycles Vehicles with DTC P20EE set in conditions other than highway speed and/or high load drive cycles should have normal diagnostics performed Enhanced Diagnostics For: Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) efficiency diagnostic improvements.Other Updates: Too frequent regeneration readiness improvement Correct CAC out voltage in WiTech Add ability to read EMP sensor value in WiTech Enable EMP deicing algorithm Display correct crankcase pressure in WiTech Display correct EGR position in WiTech Improve idle shutdown messages - extra message removed Display correct alternator voltage in WiTech Idle shutdown message on EVIC. Turbo protection feature (Not displayed if vehicle is in park or no vehicle speed). Limits RPM at cold ambient to prevent turbo damage. Scan tool display updates. Correct operation of remote PTO. System robustness improvements.
68210071A$2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intake Grid Heater Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (relay) and 05187880A$ (grid). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.