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Service bulletins for the 2016 Ram 1500

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.

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

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552212019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Engine Oil- OW20
550962019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine Oil- OW20
549312019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. TAILPIPE - EXHAUST
90033572019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Ron Dallison (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagroup.com Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L except for model year 2014 vehicles with leak concern: 1) Ensure the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) Cap O-ring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. 2) If replacing the (OFA) due to a leak detected between (OFA) and block. Ensure the torque on the 5 bolts are torqued to 12nm. If not record the actual values, torque to 12nm and contact the FCA employees listed below. 3) Remove the (OFA) and replace the O-ring and gaskets only (Kit #68191356A$), NOT THE OFA. 4) If oil was drained, add oil dye to ensure the leak is repaired. For model year 2014 vehicles replace the Oil Filter Adaptor.
132842018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Title Filter - Engine Oil Start Date: 10/23/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part number: 68109834AA. Replacement part number is: 68229402AA. 68229402AA is designed to work on both DS and W K with 3.0L Ecodiesel(EXF)in NAFTA. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 November, 2015. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
68080819A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Camshaft Position Sensor If replacing a camshaft position sensor for P0340 and/or P0344 fault codes, please review information below and contact Andrew Action on his cell phone: (248) 421- 4130. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ Before clearing any codes please pull Freeze Frame and CamCrank Sync Event Monitor data (instructions below) from the PCM and send the PDF?s to Andrew Acton by email: andrew.acton@fcagroup.com~ Instructions to access CamCrank Sync Event Monitor:~ - From wiTECH main screen~ - Monitors tab~ - OBDII Monitors~ - Select Cam Crank Synchronization Event Monitor from the list~ - Should bring up 3 or 4 pages of data~ - Click on create PDF icon in lower right corner~ - email PDF to andrew.acton@fcagroup.com
68079375A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). Crankshaft Position Sensor Before replacing this part due to a P0335 fault code, please contact Andrew Acton at cell (248) 421-4130. Engineering is interested in the condition(s) present when the fault occurs.~ If no response is received within 15 minutes, then continue with repair.~ If possible, please send Freeze Frame data and Mark Sync Event data to andrew.acton@fcagroup.com~ To Retrieve Marks Data on WiTech:~ 1) Choose ?Monitors? and select ?OBDII Monitors? from the drop down box.~ 2) At the next Screen, choose ?Cam Crank Synchronization Monitor?.~ 3) Once you select the Cam Crank Synchronization event Monitor, you will get to the three pages of Marks Event Data.
05191925A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please check the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1. Remove both of the transmission lines from the cooler?s top/bottom flared fittings on the radiator. ~ 2. Loosen the hex nut on the top flared fitting on the radiator tank.~ 3. Torque the top flared fitting to 235 +/- 15 Lb-In.~ 4. Torque hex nut to 100 +/- 10 Lb-In.~ 5. Repeat for bottom flared fitting.~ 6. Reinstall transmission line per normal installation procedures and ensure correct fluid level.~ ~ If vehicle is in need of a new radiator for another reason, check the new radiator for correct torque on the trans-oil cooler fitting per steps 2-5 above.~ ~ If radiator has a yellow mark by the trans-oil cooler fittings the torque does not have to be checked.
05149141A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). Camshaft Position Sensor If replacing a camshaft position sensor for P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349, P0365, P0369, P0390 or P0394 fault codes, please review information below and contact Tom Nies on his cell phone: (248) 494-0187. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair. Before clearing any codes, please pull Freeze Frame and CamCrank Sync Event Monitor data (instructions below) from the PCM and send the PDF?s to Tom Nies by email: tom.nies@fcagroup.com~ Instructions to access Cam/Crank Sync Event Monitor: - From wiTECH main screen - Monitors tab - OBDII Monitors - Select Cam Crank Synchronization Event Monitor from the list - Should bring up 3 or 4 pages of data - Click on create PDF icon in lower right corner - email PDF to tom.nies@fcagroup.com
04861963A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Evaporative System Integrity Monitor switch (ESIM) Prior to replacing this component on a 2015 Dodge Journey (JC), please call Bob Bruni at cell (248) 736-8958. If a response is not received within 15 minutes, then continue with the necessary repair.
18-001-16 REV. C2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P206D-00 - Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit High. · P26AB-00 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck. · P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. · U3017-00 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance.** · P026A-00 - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. · P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. · P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. · P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. The technician may also find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.
68225378A$2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel - Sales Code EXF A crankshaft locking tool marked 630 is installed on all 3.0L EXF long blocks (Lower rear left side of block under starter location). This tool locks the crankshaft at 30? ATDC. Refer to: Valve Timing ? Standard Procedure ? LOCKING ENGINE 30 DEGREE AFTER TDC IN TechCONNECT for further details. This tool must be removed after the the injection pump has been installed on the engine. The tool will be replaced with the engine block plug from the engine being removed. The engine will not turn over with this tool installed.~
68225378A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel - Sales Code EXF A crankshaft locking tool marked 630 is installed on all 3.0L EXG long blocks (Lower rear left side of block under starter location). This tool locks the crankshaft at 30? ATDC. Refer to: Valve Timing ? Standard Procedure ? LOCKING ENGINE 30 DEGREE AFTER TDC IN TechCONNECT for further details. This tool must be removed after the the injection pump has been installed on the engine. The tool will be replaced with the engine block plug from the engine being removed. The engine will not turn over with this tool installed.~
228422018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 05187880AC - Inspect and Return: Relay Assy - Heater Intake Air You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05187880AC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31st August, 2016.
206102018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P/N 04573460 - Inspect &Return: Rocker Assy - Intake Valve RT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number 04573460 which have a packaging date of 2016-06-13. Reference attached picture for reference. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 29 August, 2016.
170062018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. 68085119AE,Inspect and Return: Exhaust Pipe Assy - Frt W/Catalytic Converter You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68085119AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 30 June, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
168872018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. Return: ALTERNATOR - ENGINE You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: R4801313AC replacement part number are 04801313AD respectively which are in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 8 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com
307312018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
90032732018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Trans Pan or Gasket If your repair requires replacing one of the two part numbers for a leak, prior to the repair please call Enzo Piazza at cell (248) 467-9163. If you cannot reach Enzo within 15 minutes proceed with the repair. Enzo needs to know the location of the leak, if the bolts were torqued, if there is sealer skip, or anything that may be pertinent to the cause of the leak. Photos would be very helpful and can be sent to Enzo's cell phone or his email. Enzo's e-mail address is enzo.piazza@fcagroup.com.
90036942018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system
90033572018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) due to a leak detected between OFA and block, an O-ring kit (68191356AA) is now available to repair OFA/Block Interface leaks. Using dye will assist in determining source of leak. Ensure OFA Cap Oring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson Cell (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Ron Dallison Cell (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagroup.com Joe Lovell Cell (734) 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.
23-004-16 REV. B2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tailgate Contacting Pickup Box Panel When Closing This bulletin involves adjusting the passenger side outer box flange. The customer may describe the tailgate making contact with the passenger side outer box panel.
07-002-16 REV. A2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Thermostat Housing Replacement This bulletin involves inspecting the bleed screw on the thermostat housing and if necessary replacing the thermostat housing. The customer may describe a coolant leak at the thermostat housing bleed screw.
18-087-16 REV. A2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Engine Oil Viscosity Upgrade And Flash Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). It also involves changing the engine oil with new 5W40 engine oil and applying a sticker to the engine oil filler cap. An addendum card will need to be added in the owner's manual. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: · Fan calibration. · Transmission calibration. · Revised oil change algorithm.
07-002-16 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Thermostat Housing Replacement This bulletin involves inspecting the bleed screw on the thermostat housing and if necessary replacing the thermostat housing. The customer may describe a coolant leak at the thermostat housing bleed screw.

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