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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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Bulletins, newest first
09-005-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in each application.
V08 Rev. 42020-05-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Revised Emissions Recall V08 3.0L Diesel Emissions
V11 Rev. 52020-05-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Revised Emissions Recall V11 3.0L Diesel Emissions
S15080004802020-05-26. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20250000012020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
09-005-202020-05-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in each application.
V08 Rev. 42020-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Revised Emissions Recall V08 3.0L Diesel Emissions
V11 Rev. 52020-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Revised Emissions Recall V11 3.0L Diesel Emissions
S15080004802020-05-18. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20250000012020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
09-005-202020-04-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in each application.
V08 Rev. 42020-04-27. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Revised Emissions Recall V08 3.0L Diesel Emissions
V11 Rev. 52020-04-27. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Revised Emissions Recall V11 3.0L Diesel Emissions
S15080004802020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20250000012020-04-27. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
21-010-202020-04-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:P0731 - Gear Ratio Error In 1st. The customer may describe the following condition:Rough or harsh shifting during coastdown to a stop (might also be described as a 2-1 bump)(Sales Code EZH). In addition, the following software enhancements are also available:2-1 coast down improvement(Sales Code EXF). 3-2 coast down improvement(Sales Code EXF). Improvements to 5-3 downshift with pedal to improve 5-3-2 shifts(Sales Code EXF). 6-5 coast down improvement(Sales Code EXF). 2-3 upshift with less than 30% pedal(Sales Code EXF). Clutch C adaption stability (improves shift quality for new transmissions on gear shifts that use Clutch C)(Sales Code EXF). Garage shift to D improvements(Sales Code EXF). Rolling garage shift(Sales Code EXF). Implementation of End Of Line (EOL) adaption to improve shift quality on brand new transmissions. Diagnostics improvements(Sales Codes ERB, ERT and EZH). Improve shift quality on brand new transmission(Sales Code EZH). Improvement to first 1-2 shift after start(Sales Code EZH). Improvement to 1-2 shift, especially for colder operating temperatures(Sales Code EZH). 2-3 shift feel improvement especially for colder operating temperatures(Sales Code EZH). Coastdown shift improvements (6-5, 5-4, 4-3, 3-2 and 2-1)(Sales Code EZH). Coastdown shift feel refinement for double downshifts(Sales Code EZH). Kickdown improvements for the following shifts (7-6-5-4-3, 8-6-5-4, 6-3-2, 5-3-2 and 4-2)(Sales Code EZH). Improvement to 4-2-1(Sales Code EZH). Improved 7th gear upshift timing. Downhill engine braking improvements.
S20080000132020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
S17230000012020-04-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
S16230000282020-04-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
08-111-19 REV. A2020-01-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RA3 and RA4 GPS Calibration Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles)
OD61336B2020-01-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Parts Escalation Process (OD61336 Linked Document - Parts Support Instructions)
OD61336A2020-01-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VB1 2014-2019MY DS 3.0L Diesel EGR Cooler (OD61336 Linked Document - Coolant Level Check Tutorial)
OD613362020-01-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Safety Recall VB1: 2014-2019 DS 3.0L EGR Cooler Customer Handling
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

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