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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| 68196033A$ | 2016-09-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. "ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE (ABS) FOR 2015 AND 2016 DS ONLY; BEFORE REPLACING THE ABS MODULE, PLEASE CALL BRITTANY POTTON AT CELL (248) 494-1087. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE RESPONSE WITHIN 15 MINUTES, PLEASE CONTINUE WITH NORMAL REPAIR PROCEDURE." |
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| 18-006-16REV.A | 2016-09-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "FLASH: 3.6L AND 5.7L POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE LATEST AVAILABLE SOFTWARE. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS): · **P0335 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT. · P2610 - PCM INTERNAL ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. (5.7L ONLY).** · P0456 - EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK. · P1D73 - ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER (AGS) PERFORMANCE. **IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE DTCS, THIS SOFTWARE RELEASE ALSO INCLUDES: · IMPROVED SHIFT QUALITY DURING INITIAL OPERATIONS OF A VEHICLE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. (5.7L ONLY). · IMPROVED KEY-ON ENGINE-OFF OIL PRESSURE LAMP BEHAVIOR.**" |
| 23-017-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe scratches on the driver’s side of roof. |
| 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. |
| 22-001-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; WHEELS. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe steering wheel vibration while driving at highway speed. VISUAL INSPECTION: Visual inspection of the vehicle is recommended prior to road testing or performing any other procedure. Inspect for the following: · Verify correct (OEM) wheel and tire, as well as presence of wheel weights. · Inspect tires and wheels for damage, mud packing and unusual wear; correct as necessary. · Check and adjust tire air pressure to the pressure listed on the label attached to the driver's door opening. |
| 21-017-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: • P0731 - Gear Ratio Error In 1st. The following enhancements are included in the software update: • Improved general shift quality. • Improved 7th gear upshift timing. • Downhill engine braking improvements. |
| 09-005-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE. SUBJECT: Tighten Starter Bolts OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves torquing the starter bolts to proper specifications. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer or technician may hear an excessive noisy starter or find that the starter is loose. |
| 08-057-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUBJECT: RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: • Navigation failed message is displayed. • Clock not automatically updating to local time. • Poor or no connection to cellular network. • HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). • Display goes blank/black. • Radio locks up. • Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| 08-051-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM; SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. SUBJECT: Flash: Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) This bulletin involves updating the ASCM with the latest available software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: 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. |
| 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). |
| 09-005-16 | 2016-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. SUBJECT: Tighten Starter Bolts OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves torquing the starter bolts to proper specifications. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer or technician may hear an excessive noisy starter or find that the starter is loose. |
| 08-057-16 | 2016-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: • Navigation failed message is displayed. • Clock not automatically updating to local time. • Poor or no connection to cellular network. • HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). • Display goes blank/black. • Radio locks up. • Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| 08-051-16 | 2016-07-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. SUBJECT: Flash: Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves updating the ASCM with the latest available software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: 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. |
| 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). |
| 23-011-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 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 REV A | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 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. |
| 18-027-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 18-006-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 18-001-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 18-001-16 REV. B | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.