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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| 08-051-16 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) This bulletin involves updating the ASCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience no ride height change with the vehicle in real cold conditions and in addition they may also have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · C15A1-00 - Unable To Obtain Desired Ride Height. · C1562-98 - Ride Height Air Pump Control - Component Or System Over Temperature. · C1562-92 - Height Air Pump Control - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. · C159F-92 - Air Suspension Reverse Valve 1 Control - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. · C15A0-92 - Air Suspension Reverse Valve 2 Control - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. · C155E-92 - Height Pressure Vent Control - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. · C15AA-00 - Air Leak During Vent. In addition, the customer may notice the following condition: · Vehicle does not change ride heights when selected in cold weather. |
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| 08-046-17 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 Only). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Radio Apps are inoperative. Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Radio will lock up. Radio display screen is black or blank. Battery drain - due to radio staying on. Navigation failed message is displayed. Clock not automatically updating to local time. HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Improvements:Adds Apple Siri Eyes Free capability for iPhone owners. Add the ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Enhanced Voice Recognition (VR) performance. Media devices, phone pairing, and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp®, Pandora®, Aha®, etc). Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Adds ?do not disturb? text message feature. Satellite radio reception improvements. |
| 68103198A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C Compressor This applies to 2015 and 2016 UF and PF. Before replacing the AC compressor for noise, leaks , or in-op:~ After these questions have been answered please call one of the individuals below.~ Stev at cell (248) 867-0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ 1) Check all AC plumbing connection for leaks with UV light. Any leaks found?~ 2) Does compressor pulley and clutch hub turn freely, or are they seized?~ 3) What was the amount of the recovered refrigerant?~ After these questions have been answered please call one of the individuals below.~ Stev at cell (248) 867-0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ If the compressor is replaced, then:~ 4) Drain oil from compressor. What was quantity of oil recovered? |
| 23-004-16 REV. B | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 08-009-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up. · Back up display may not turn off. · Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. · Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Additional Enhancements: · Removed the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). · Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 55112621A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Bumper Step Pad Customer may notice the center section of the step pad is not sitting flat. It will appear raised either left or right of center. Please photograph the condition, measure the gap between the bumper and step pad. Then contact Mihaela Colfescu via cell (248) 841-5736 with this information. We may want to have the whole bumper assembly returned for study. ~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Mihaela would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair. ~ If the dealership is not close, please take pictures and a detailed description of what is causing the issue including where on the Step Pad the issue is occurring. If Mihaela does not return the call within 15 minutes please gather the requested information and proceed with the repair. Information can be emailed to mihaela.colfescu@fcagroup.com~ |
| 23-001-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Center Console Lid Binding This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid. The customer may describe a binding, or audible clicking condition when the center console lid is being opened or closed. |
| 9002831 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Water Pump For JK Bodies ONLY: If replacing the water pump for a chirp, squeal or NVH, please contact either: Nick Morand cell: (248) 410-5078 nick.morand@fcagroup.com Joe Lovell cell: (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com Engineering is seeking audio recordings of the concern in an effort to root cause and make necessary improvements to future pumps. Please email any audio recording or documentation of when/where/how the pump makes noise to the above emails. If the dealer is located in the Detroit Metro Area, Engineering may send a representative to review with technician. Any information is appreciated. If a response is not received within 15 mins , then proceed with the necessary repair. For JK and DS: Before replacing water pumps for noise issues the heat shield on the catalytic converter needs to be checked to make sure it is not the source of the noise. Check while the engine is fully warmed up. If the heat shield is found to be the source of the noise tighten the bolts and, or add shims/washers as needed. |
| 08-028-17 REV. B | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update:Fix for sport mode not working in the performance menu page (2015 LA equipped with 6.4L and 5.7L Sales Codes ESH and EZC Only). Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Adds do not disturb text message feature. The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for stuck on black/blank screen. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Several navigation improvements. Fix for radio loss of time display. Media devices, phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc). |
| 23-040-17 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. Gap at Center Stack at the Instrument Panel This bulletin involves rework to the center stack trim at the instrument panel. The customer may notice a large gap where the center stack meets the instrument panelFig. 1.Gap at Center Stack Trim |
| 23-039-17 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY. Rear Door Fixed Glass Cover is Loose This bulletin involves rework to the rear door fixed glass cover trim. The customer may notice the glass cover trim is loose or shows a gap on either of the rear doorFig. 1.Gap Identified at Door |
| 55112621A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Bumper Step Pad Customer may notice the center section of the step pad is not sitting flat. It will appear raised either left or right of center. Please photograph the condition, measure the gap between the bumper and step pad. Then contact Mihaela Colfescu via cell (248) 841-5736 with this information. We may want to have the whole bumper assembly returned for study. ~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Mihaela would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair. ~ If the dealership is not close, please take pictures and a detailed description of what is causing the issue including where on the Step Pad the issue is occurring. If Mihaela does not return the call within 15 minutes please gather the requested information and proceed with the repair. Information can be emailed to mihaela.colfescu@fcagroup.com |
| 68249986A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly. |
| 68018109A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Actuator- A/C Heater Before replacing this actuator call Matt Sasina at cell (248) 464-4982. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with repair. |
| 68234041A$ | 2017-07-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. "Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV), H-valve For D trucks only; When diagnosing an A/C system leak at the TXV (Thermal Expansion Valve, H-valve), do not replace the TXV unless it has been proven to be defective for function or for a leak. Instead replace just the O-ring(s) part number 05161806AA. For any questions call Matt Mihm cell (248) 736-6542. If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair." |
| 23-031-16 | 2016-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. "RAMBOX LID LEFT APPLIQUE LOOSE THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACING THE AFFECTED 6`4” RAMBOX LID APPLIQUE. THE CUSTOMER MAY DESCRIBE WHAT APPEARS TO BE A GAP BETWEEN THE LEFT APPLIQUE AND THE RAMBOX LID. APPLIQUE MAY SEPARATE AT LID, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESIVE BOND STRENGTH." |
| 23-001-16 REV.D | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe a binding or audible clicking condition when the center console lid is being opened or closed. |
| 08-044-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. SUBJECT: Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customers may describe the instrument cluster is illuminating by itself after the ignition has been off for an extended period of time (10 minutes or more). |
| 08-044-16 | 2016-07-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. SUBJECT: Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customers may describe the instrument cluster is illuminating by itself after the ignition has been off for an extended period of time (10 minutes or more). |
| 23-004-16 REV A | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 23-004-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 23-001-16 REV A | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 23-007-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 23-006-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.