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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| 0811119 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles) |
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| 1808919 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| D1925 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error |
| VB3 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash |
| S1818000024RevB | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure |
| S2109000010 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 3.0L Ecodiesel Engine Oil Information |
| S1623000028RevE | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot |
| 08-008-17 REV. A | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Flash: BCM Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM) with the latest available 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. |
| 08-046-17 | 2022-09-15. 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. |
| 9003413 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Accelerator Pedal Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. P2122 and P2127 will set if accelerator pedal connector is disconnected during diagnosis. Make sure codes are active before replacing pedal. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault. |
| 9003109 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248) 248-622-6417 if you have questions or need additional information. |
| 9003530 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Pedal Sensor For vehicles with DTC's P0572 or C0042, or complaints of brake lights staying on or cruise control not setting, please use wiTech to check the Brake Pedal Home Position setting and actual pedal resting position under brake pedal status in the ABS module. Before replacing the Brake Pedal Position Sensor, please call Rick Gordon at Cell (248) 630-6281. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| RL305553A | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~ |
| 05064358A | 2022-09-15. 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.~ |
| 5RR541XRA | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Power Fold Rearview Mirror Prior to replacing this part for a loose mirror, please first follow this procedure to reset the pivot mechanism. Move the mirror to its full forward position and then to full retract position using the power fold mirror button located on drivers side door panel. Perform this procedure three times. If this doesn't resolve the issue, then repair as necessary.~ Note: 1- The looseness of power fold mirror does not necessary indicate a defective mirror, it may be caused by folding it manually rather than using the power fold feature. If the mirror is adjusted manually out of the proper detent, always use the button to adjust it back into sync.~ 2- The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the button to fold and unfold the mirror. Only manually fold the mirrors when absolutely necessary.~ 3- In the circumstance where the left hand mirror and right hand mirror are in different positions, it may take up to three cycles (bottom pushes) to re-sync the mirrors together. |
| 22-001-16 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STEERING; WHEELS. Steering Wheel Vibration At Highway Speeds This bulletin involves road testing and balancing all four road tire and wheel assemblies. The customer may describe steering wheel vibration while driving at highway speed. |
| 08-051-16 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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. |
| 2301716 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. The customer may describe scratches on the driver?s side of roof. |
| 2301116 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. An insufficient urethane bead around the metal bracket results in water leaking into the vehicle at one or both of the front corners of the sunroof. |
| 2300716 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. The customer may experience wet carpet in the right front footwell. This condition may be due to an insufficient adhesive bead between the aperture and cowl side |
| 2300616 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The customer may describe that the outer belt molding is sitting too high on the door. |
| 2300616REVA | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The customer may describe that the outer belt molding is sitting too high on the door. |
| 2300416 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. The customer may describe the tailgate making contact with the passenger side outer box panel |
| 2300416REVA | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. The customer may describe the tailgate making contact with the passenger side outer box panel |
| 2300116REVD | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid to prevent the lid from binding. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.