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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

472 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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18-031-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 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): U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. P062A - Fuel Pump Control Performance.
21-013-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a less than desirable shift quality or the vehicle stuck in a fixed gear during a limp in mode.The following enhancement is included in the software update: Improved transmission shift quality and allowing the transmission to shift multiple gears during a limp mode condition.
306572018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. R4801865AC Alternator Assy - 220 Amp You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of part number R4801865AC. Replacement is part number 04801865AE which is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 04 April, 2017.
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).~
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.
08-028-17 REV. B2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update:Fix for sport mode not working in the performance menu page (2015 LA equipped with 6.4L and 5.7L Sales Codes ESH and EZC Only). Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Adds do not disturb text message feature. The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for stuck on black/blank screen. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Several navigation improvements. Fix for radio loss of time display. Media devices, phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc).
23-040-172017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. Gap at Center Stack at the Instrument Panel This bulletin involves rework to the center stack trim at the instrument panel. The customer may notice a large gap where the center stack meets the instrument panelFig. 1.Gap at Center Stack Trim
90037842017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Fuel Delivery System Before replacing the Fuel Pump Module for rough idle or hard starting issue; please ensure that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is up to the latest flash level. If the problem persists with the vehicle up to latest PCM flash level, then proceed on replacing the Fuel Pump Module.
08-026-13REV.B2016-04-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.