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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| 08-067-16 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Ignition Node Module Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the ignition node module. Some customers may experience a no start issue when turning the key fob in the ignition node module(Fig. 1). |
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| 68184926A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Integrated Center Stack If vehicle is found within 50 mile radius of the Detroit Metro area please hold vehicle and contact:~ Contact one of the following:~ Daniel Acciacca CELL (586) 709-1537~ Michael Savich CELL (248) 214-7270~ Ayed Hadaad CELL (248) 941-8707~ Issue: On a 2015 & 2016MY LA (Challenger), LD(Charger) and LX (300), the Integrated Center Stack (ICS) may experience a lock-up/Inop condition (complete loss of functionality) during any vehicle diagnostic session (reading fault codes, clearing fault codes, reflashing of any module, etc.). If this occurs, do not replace the ICS. The module functionality can be restored if it is reset by disconnecting power to it (by removing fuse, battery disconnect or module connector disconnect).~ |
| 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? |
| 05091960A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hands Free Module - CTM ? Peiker For RT, JK and MK bodies only; Before replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM), please contact Gaurav Saxena at cell (248) 260-0583~ IMPORTANT - do not reset the HFM, clear codes or perform a battery reset before calling. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. Seeking vehicles with HFM in a locked state, inoperative, or offline. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. |
| 05066241A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery - Transmitter For vehicles within 12 Months in Service which have a "FOB Battery Low" message within Cluster or DTC B1A10 or B1A11 Active or Stored. Engineering is requesting complete FOB returned unopened (ie, battery not removed or FOB housing opened!). ~ All others, follow normal procedures.~ Please ensure Dealer Technicians are aware of this request to allow for gain in FOB Battery depletion understanding. |
| 18-078-16 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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. |
| 23-004-16 REV. B | 2018-05-07. 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. |
| 19-001-16 | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING. 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. |
| 07-002-16 REV. A | 2018-05-07. 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. A | 2018-03-13. 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. |
| 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. |
| 19-001-16 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. 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. |
| 07-002-16 REV. A | 2018-02-21. 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. |
| 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). |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 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~ |
| 05150945A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Powertrain Control Module If a PCM/ECM is being replaced due to liquid being present inside of the PCM/ECM electrical connector(s) on a 2015-2016 model year 5.7L Hemi DS, D2, DD, DJ or DX truck, please call Lou Nigro at cell (810) 293-3858. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ |
| 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. |
| 18-001-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. 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. A small number of customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition other customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. |
| 08-080-16 REV. A | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: BCM Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. The customer may describe the headlamps flicker while operating at night. This condition may be more prevalent after the bulb(s) have been replaced with an aftermarket bulb. |
| 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. |
| 9003638 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Fuel Tank Issue Description: Ram 1500 built between 7/1/16 and 8/15/16 with concern of "hard to fill" or "premature shut off", please remove the Canister line and Recirculation Line and retest. If the condition continues, tank replacement may be required. Please reference the proper diagnostic materials. Answers to the following questions can assist Engineering in their quality improvements: 1) At what level of fuel in the Tank does the Hard to Fill condition exist? 2) When did the customer start experiencing Hard to Fill condition? 3) Did the condition exist in a particular fuel station? If tank replacement is needed, please contact Sylvia Lopez at Cell (248) 520-9734 prior to replacing the Tank. She will help arrange shipment of the tank back to the Quality Engineering Center. If no response within 15 minutes proceed with repairs |
| 9003636 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. Rear View Camera For trucks equipped with rear view camera part number 68274731A$, if there is a complaint of the rear view camera being inoperative, or the radio screen is black or blue when the truck is in reverse, DO NOT replace the rear camera or perform any repairs until attempting to contact Michael Talbert in Engineering Cell (248) 464- 2043, Monday - Friday between 8am - 7pm EST. If your call is not returned within 15 minutes, proceed with the normal diagnostic process |
| 9003633 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Water Pump Dealers are replacing water pumps because of a coolant leak. Water pumps are found TNF but the water pump bypass o-ring was pinched resulting in a coolant leak that looks like a failed pump. Please inspect the bypass o-ring before replacing the pump as it is available separate for service. |
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