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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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S21090000012021-02-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer may complain of a MIL lamp on. Upon further investigation there could be a fault code in the PCM for P1524 ? Oil Pressure Out of Range ? Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled.
S1709000010 Rev.2021-02-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
S1925000008 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P20E8 ? Reductant Pressure Too Low and/or P208B ? Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance Set.
S1625000005 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. (Rev. A) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated. Service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System ? See Dealer Soon Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Along With Possible Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P241D - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown.
S2025000001 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT. (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
S1925000008 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P20E8 ? Reductant Pressure Too Low and/or P208B ? Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance Set.
S1625000005 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. (Rev. A) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated. Service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System ? See Dealer Soon Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Along With Possible Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P241D - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown.
S2025000001 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
31-002-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
08-094-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); EQUIPMENT. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set::If the customer has any concerns with the transfer case or if the tech performs any repairs on the transfer case, the software must be updated.C140E - Transfer Case Motor Blocked. If DTC C140E is present, follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating the DTCM.In addition the customer may describe the following:The ?Service 4WD? message/fault is displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Transfer case shift fork tabs broken during range shift. Noisy (clunking/ratcheting) transfer case range shifts. Failure to complete transfer case range shifts. The following software enhancement is available:This update will help reduce premature transfer case failure.
18-069-20 REV. A2020-10-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find oneor more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):P0133-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P20EE-00 - SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. U0402-00 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost Condition. P0402-00 - EGR Flow Excessive Detected. P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Control. P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. P20C6-00 - Reductant Heater 4 Control Circuit Performance. P245B-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit Performance. In addition, customers may experience the following concern:Some vehicles may have experienced a slight engine hesitation or lag inacceleration from engine startup until the engine and exhaust warmed up. This update is intended to reduce the hesitation or lag in accelerationfrom engine startup. Other software enhancement.Ability to enable the ?Fuel System Cleaning? routine in wiTECH.
S1725000002 Rev.2020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. (Revision A): P2463-00-DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - SOOT ACCUMLATION
S1908000048 Rev.2020-10-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. (Revision A) Chime Stuck On In The Audio System
S20080001442020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
S20080001412020-10-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Navigation Shows Incorrect Location
S2025000001 Rev.2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (Revision A) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
90038142020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Power Distribution Center If the PDC is being replaced due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
90042992020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
90038172020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Power Distribution Center If the PDC is being replaced due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
18-069-202020-09-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the 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):P0133-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P20EE-00 - SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. U0402-00 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost Condition. P0402-00 - EGR Flow Excessive Detected. P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Control. P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. P20C6-00 - Reductant Heater 4 Control Circuit Performance. P245B-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit Performance. Other software enhancement.Ability to enable the ?Fuel System Cleaning? routine in wiTECH.
S20080001302020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Radio UConnect GPS Based Trip Computer Missing
S1925000008 Rev.2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. (Revision A) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P20E8 ? Reductant Pressure Too Low and/or P208B ? Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance Set.
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle

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