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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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VB32022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash
08-046-172022-09-15. 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.
05064358A2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~
2300116REVA2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The customer may describe a binding or audible clicking condition when the center console lid is being opened or closed
09-005-162022-08-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tighten Starter Bolts This bulletin involves torquing the starter bolts to proper specifications. The customer or technician may hear an excessive noisy starter or find that the starter is loose.
Z5091195A2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
05064358A2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~
08107152022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
0810715REVA2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
19-001-162022-08-15. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Electric Power Steering Gear With Low Assist This bulletin involves replacing the electric power steering gear assembly. The customer may notice a low assist or excessive steering effort at lower speeds or parking lot maneuvers.
07-002-162022-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.
08-028-172022-08-08. Service bulletin. 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 update (FOTA) and provides a 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: 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 loses time. Charge Complete notification is not received (RU PHEV only). Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc).
02-006-152022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION. Vehicle Drifts To The Right This bulletin involves properly diagnosing and correcting a lead/pull condition due to inaccurate alignment settings from the plant. The customer may describe the vehicle pulls or leads right.
08-096-152022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Splash Screen Displays Incorrect Logo In The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This bulletin involves a vehicle reconfiguration for proper operation of the Instrument Cluster display. The customer may notice the splash screen is incorrectly displaying a Lonestar logo (Fig. 1) in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when the vehicle is first started and it should be displaying the Big Horn logo (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Lone Star Splash Screen Fig. 2 Big Horn Splash Screen
08107152022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
0810715 REV A2022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
23-001-16 REV. D2022-04-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid to prevent the lid from binding.
23-001-16 REV. A2022-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The customer may describe a binding or audible clicking condition when the center console lid is being opened or closed
S21230000112021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
90043512021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
S1625000005 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. (Rev. A) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated. Service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System ? See Dealer Soon Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Along With Possible Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P241D - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown.
S2025000001 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT. (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
08-094-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); EQUIPMENT. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set::If the customer has any concerns with the transfer case or if the tech performs any repairs on the transfer case, the software must be updated.C140E - Transfer Case Motor Blocked. If DTC C140E is present, follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating the DTCM.In addition the customer may describe the following:The ?Service 4WD? message/fault is displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Transfer case shift fork tabs broken during range shift. Noisy (clunking/ratcheting) transfer case range shifts. Failure to complete transfer case range shifts. The following software enhancement is available:This update will help reduce premature transfer case failure.
23-001-16 REV. E2020-10-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT. Center Console Lid Binding This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid to prevent the lid from binding. **This bulletin will help prevent a binding or an audible clicking noise in the center console lid. NOTE: Do not attempt to fix a center console lid that has an existing binding or audible condition by adding the bumper.**

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