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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
S21090000042023-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
S21230000282023-01-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
S18090000072023-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
31-002-222023-01-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Digital imaging pre authorization is required for Smart Warranty Base dealers or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
S22180000222023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Perceived Low Power/Acceleration Lag, And/Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0299 Turbocharger Underboost And/Or P026D ? Fuel Injection Quantity Higher Than Expected, Set.
31001222023-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
S22230000632023-01-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
850492023-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. COOLER - EGR
90037042023-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds can be detected with a black light and there are aftermarket spray on leak detection materials to help ensure that the leak is properly diagnosed and not from another location such as cooler lines, heater tubes, or case porosity. Please note that the transmission pan gasket is available for many of the 8 speed applications FCA offers. Please review the available quick connect and transfer tube parts, as replacement of the TMU may not be required. If a TOC line connection is found to be the source, the quick connect may need replacement. If the leak source is coming from the connection of the TMU to the transmission, the transfer tube may need replacement. When parts are returned to the QEC the retaining clips (snap ring) for the quick disconnect fittings are missing. (This leaves a question as to whether the clips were missing from the assembly plant, or the technician removed them in order to make line removal easier.) Please return the clips with the transmission heater and note if they were not there to begin with. For any questions regarding transmission heater, contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
90039682023-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet. CONDITION 2: For stock at the dealership of the below Part Number level or older ONLY, use kit 68447796A$ to change the desiccant BAG and the desiccant bag access PLUG before installing the Cooler on the vehicle. 52014588AD level and older only. 52014609AC level and older only. 52014632AC level and older only. 52014797AG level and older only. 52014948AE level and older only. 52014978AF level and older only.
S22090000032023-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:WIRING HARNESS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS. Complete Engine Assembly Replacements Arriving Without Engine Wiring Harness.
S17090000102023-01-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
90045002023-01-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. ENGINE, Complete Due to a shortage of wiring harnesses, this service engine assembly is temporarily being shipped without an engine wiring harness. When installing the replacement engine, you will need to transfer the engine wiring harness from the original engine onto the new assembly. Refer to STAR Online S2209000003 for detailed instructions.
23020162022-12-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Noise Heard From Sunroof Drain Channel When Door Is Closed This bulletin involves replacing the sunroof drain. The customer may describe a vibration or metallic buzzing heard from the sunroof drain channel after closing the drivers door.
2300116REVE2022-12-19. Service bulletin. 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.**
22003162022-12-19. Service bulletin. TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE; EQUIPMENT. Spare Tire Inspection Or Replacement This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing the spare tire. The customer may describe the spare tire has a cut in the sidewall, or the spare tire is flat.
1800116REVC2022-12-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P206D-00 - Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit High. · P26AB-00 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck. · P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. · U3017-00 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance.** · P026A-00 - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. · P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. · P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. · P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. The technician may also find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.
68054772A2022-12-19. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CABLE ASSY, Power Sliding Backlite For MY16 DS, DJ, DD, DP, D2 trucks. Prior to replacing a Power Sliding Backlight Cable Assembly, please contact Marc Galli by cell phone at (248) 941-8402 as he would like to gather information. In addition, if the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Marc would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to it being repaired. If Marc cannot be contacted within 15 minutes, please provide pictures of the inside lower rail of the glass to confirm (2 passenger side and 1 driver side) cable clips are fully seated as well as pictures of the (2) regulator motor cable spring plungers to confirm they are also seated. Then proceed with the repair. Please email pictures to Marc at marc.galli@fcagroup.com.
52029737A2022-12-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:UREA INJECTION SYSTEM (DEF). TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) DS truck, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~
S22090000042022-12-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
08067162022-11-21. 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).
S22140000032022-11-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
S22230000632022-11-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
90044702022-11-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; TRAILER HITCHES. CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.

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