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Service bulletins for the 2016 Ram 2500

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.

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

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L09005H2023-04-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamp Bulb
S1625000003 Rev.2023-02-13. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. NOx Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Diagnosis Information.
18015172022-10-31. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. The following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault:P0421 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P2280 - Air Flow Restriction / Leak Between Air Cleaner And MAF. P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low. P208D - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Pump Control Circuit High. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find the following DTCs set in the PCM memory:P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P229E - NOx Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality Improvements. P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. P0218 - Transmission High Temperature Operation Activated (68RFE Only). P0868 - Line Pressure Low, MIL Action (68RFE Only). U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in). In addition to addressing the above DTCs, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release:Fuel pressure override test improvement for wiTECH. AC pressure sensor error threshold change. No crank, No start fix. Improvement to correct engine feels like low or reduced power. Engine Noise Improvements Improved Engine Fuel Economy. Reduction in engine noise during regeneration at idle. 68RFE Transmission Overall Shift Quality Improvements. Test results fix for partial range misfire (68RFE Only). Ambient Air Temperature Improvemen
08050162022-10-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment
08094202022-10-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
1813022REVA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: P20EE - SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P1C54 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P229F - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P249E - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P229E - NOx Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P0218 - Transmission High Temperature Operation Activated (68RFE Only). P0868 - Line Pressure Low, MIL Action (68RFE Only). U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in). The following DTCs have been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault:P0421 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P2280 - Air Flow Restriction / Leak Between Air Cleaner And MAF. P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low.
18023212022-09-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs.P20EE - SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P1C54 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P229F - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P249E - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P0401 - EGR System Performance. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P229E - NOx Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. P0218 - Transmission High Temperature Operation Activated (68RFE Only). P0868 - Line Pressure Low, MIL Action (68RFE Only). U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in). The following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault:P0421 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P2280 - Air Flow Restriction / Leak Between Air Cleaner And MAF. P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low.
S1625000007RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
18-073-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. The customer will not notice any drivability issues associated with these DTCs. These DTCs may set when the vehicles is parked for a long time and the ambient temperatures are below -11 °C (12 °F).
18-027-162022-08-22. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. The following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault: · P0421 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. · P2280 - Air Flow Restriction / Leak Between Air Cleaner And MAF. · P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low. · P208D - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Pump Control Circuit High. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find the following DTCs set in the PCM memory: · P0128 - Thermostat Rationality Improvements. · P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. · P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. · P0218 - Transmission High Temperature Operation Activated (68RFE Only). · P0868 - Line Pressure Low, MIL Action (68RFE Only). · U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. · P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in). In addition to addressing the above DTCs, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: · Engine Noise Improvements. · Engine Hesitation Improvement. · Improved Engine Fuel Economy. · Reduction in engine noise during regeneration at idle. · 68RFE Transmission Overall Shift Quality Improvements. · Test results fix for partial range misfire (68RFE Only). · Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. · Stationary Desoot with wiTECH Fix. · OBD Misfire Monitoring Improvement (68RFE Only).
25-003-172022-08-08. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Flash: Dosing Control Unit (DCU) Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the DCU with the latest available software and if necessary replacing the unit. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P202C - Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit High. P203B - Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Performance.
18-015-17 REV. A2022-08-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. The following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault: P0421 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P2280 - Air Flow Restriction / Leak Between Air Cleaner And MAF. P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low. P208D - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Pump Control Circuit High.A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find the following DTCs set in the PCM memory: P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P229E - NOx Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality Improvements. P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P0218 - Transmission High Temperature Operation Activated (68RFE Only). P0868 - Line Pressure Low, MIL Action (68RFE Only). U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in).In addition to addressing the above DTCs, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: Improvement to correct engine feels like low or reduced power. Engine Noise Improvements. Engine Hesitation Improvement. Improved Engine Fuel Economy. Reduction in engine noise during regeneration at idle. 68RFE Transmission Overall Shift Quality Improvements. Test results fix for partial range misfire (68RFE Only). Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. Stationary Desoot with wiTECH Fix. OBD Misfire Monitoring Improvement (68RFE Only).
S1625000007 Rev.2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
124082018-11-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. TAILLIGHT.
68174064A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamp Assembly If the headlamp assembly is being replaced, please also replace the harness attached to the headlamp. Engineering would like to have both parts returned for analysis. Also, please take a picture of the parts and email the picture, a short discription of the issue, and the last 8 digits of the VIN to Brigitte.Wicks@fcagroup.com. Thank you.
18-023-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or one or more of the following conditions. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory:
L09005H$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Headlamp Bulb If the headlamp bulb (L09005HL) on a 2016 DS or DJ is being replaced for any reason, engineering would like to have the bulb and the entire lamp assembly replaced and returned for analysis. If you have any questions, please contact Brigitte Wicks at cell (248) 202-9869. Also please make sure to send the part to Brigitte's attention when it is returned. Thank you.
228432018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Inspect and Return: Lamp Assy - Tail Light Rt/L You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of following part numbers: 68110016AC, 68110016AD, 68110016AE, 68110017AD, 68236104AC, 68236105AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31 August, 2016.
171912018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68174065AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 11 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
309482018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR LIGHTING. Molding Assy ?Frt door day light opening Rt/Lt: Return You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers: 57010364AI, 57010365AI, 57010504AJ, 57010505AJ, 68224368AB, 68224369AB. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
08-050-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment or oncoming vehicles are flashing their bright lights at them.
08-050-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment. OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment or oncoming vehicles are flashing their bright lights at them.
08-050-162016-07-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. SUBJECT: Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment. OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment or oncoming vehicles are flashing their bright lights at them.

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