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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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156402018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEATS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Inspect and Return: Latch Seat, and Latch Seat Back You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of following part numbers: 68050625AA, 68050626AA, 68050627AA, 68050628AA, 68050743AA, 68050744AA, 68050839AA, 68050841AA, 68257133AA, 68257134AA, 68264578AA, 68264579AA, 68264580AA, 68264581AA. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 April, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
206142018-06-11. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. P/N 68111384AB: Inspect &Return: Switch - Speed Control You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return parts which have a pacakging date code of July 20th 2016. Reference pictures attached for suspect part identification. Please return parts backto your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31 August, 2016.
228422018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 05187880AC - Inspect and Return: Relay Assy - Heater Intake Air You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05187880AC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31st August, 2016.
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.
206102018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P/N 04573460 - Inspect &Return: Rocker Assy - Intake Valve RT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number 04573460 which have a packaging date of 2016-06-13. Reference attached picture for reference. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 29 August, 2016.
206242018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 68103256AGReturn: Line Assy - A/C Suction and Liquid You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number 68103256AG packaged before 2016/08/01. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 29 August, 2016.
175982018-06-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 68160775AB: Inspect and Return: Switch - Outside Door Handle You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68160775AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 26 August, 2016.
05086755A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Rear Crank Shaft Oil Seal and Retainer Plate For Cummins equipped vehicles only;~ If you are working on a 2016 vehicle ONLY and are replacing the Rear Main Seal for oil leak, replace seal, retainer and gasket using PNs; 05086755A$, 05086754A$, 05015705A$. Remove the retainer with the seal installed. Please do not disturb seal in retainer when removing from engine. Please refer to detailed repair instructions in DealerConnect TechConnect for oil seal retainer replacement.~ Cummins Engineering is currently investigating the root cause of the oil leak concern and would like to analyze these parts. Please contact Chad Eichbrecht at cell (248) 309-2695 to arrange for part return~ If you do not receive a response within 15 minutes, please proceed with normal repair. ~
68263393A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Applicable on 2016 DJ and DS Ram Truck Only. If the exterior cover (skull cap) is being replaced for any reason, please return the entire mirror assembly. If you have any questions please contact Brigitte Wicks at Cell (248) 202-9869 or send email to brigitte.wicks@fcagroup.com. Thanks for your support.~
68206041A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Fan Support Assembly, Fan Support Bearing, Fan Pulley If you are replacing this part due to fan hub bearing failure, please also replace the fan clutch assembly using current Mopar stock (part number 52014729A$).~ Once installed, contact Christine Donegan at (866) 799-1692 ext 1257 to initiate a fast track request for the return of the parts for analysis.
23-031-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RamBox Lid Left Applique Loose This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary, replacing the affected 6`4? RamBox lid applique. The customer may describe what appears to be a gap between the left applique and the RamBox lid. Applique may separate at lid, due to insufficient adhesive bond strength.
172022018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68143886AA. 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.
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.
171612018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04685719AI. 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.
171352018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: 68141880AH, 68141881AH, 68145625AI, 68145626AI, 68189480AF and replacement part numbers are 68141880AI, 68141881AI, 68145625AJ, 68145626AJ & 68189480AG respectively,which arein stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 05 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
171272018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part number: 05278632AF and replacement part number is 52030379AA which isin stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 05 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
171242018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: 1YG06JSCAC, 1YG06KEPAC, 1YG 06KFSAC, 1YG 06KGZAC, 1YG 06KBUAC and replacement part numbers are 1YG 1YG06KFSAD, 1YG 06KG ZAD, 1YG 06KBUAE respectively,which arein stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 05 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
171092018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part number: 68188889AE and replacement part number is 68188889AF which isin stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 05 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
170072018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of following part numbers: 68036213AA, 68036230AF, 68158196AC, 68158197AD, & 68158454AD. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 30 June, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
170062018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. 68085119AE,Inspect and Return: Exhaust Pipe Assy - Frt W/Catalytic Converter You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68085119AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 30 June, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
168872018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. Return: ALTERNATOR - ENGINE You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: R4801313AC replacement part number are 04801313AD respectively which are in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 8 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com
25-003-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
08-028-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RA3 And RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air update (FOTA) and provides a 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: 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 loses time. Charge Complete notification is not received (RU PHEV only). Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc).
18-015-17 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; 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: 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).
25-001-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Diesel Exhaust Fluid This bulletin provides information regarding the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) vehicle delivery fill guidelines.

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