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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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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.
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
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.
S20080001442020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
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$.
90042992020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
09-011-202020-08-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 6.7L New Oil Usage Information This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2019 and newer HD Trucks. The following information is intended to eliminate confusion.
S20190000042020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. Click Or Pop From Drag Link
23-016-202020-07-27. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Does Not Fit
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
S20090000032020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement
03-001-202020-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION. Rear Axle Vibration, Shudder Or Chatter This bulletin involves changing the rear axle lube to possibly address a chatter, shudder or vibration. The customer may describe the following: A chatter, shudder, or vibration from the rear axle during turns. This may happen more as the vehicle ages, especially if the vehicle is used extensively for towing or hauling heavy loads. The cause of the concern may be due to degradation of the rear axle fluid. It is very important to follow the routine maintenance schedules on these vehicles when it comes to changing the rear axlefluid if the vehicle is used primarily for towing or hauling heavy loads. If you experience a vehicle with the above condition, please perform the proper maintenance procedures for the rear axle and replace the fluid first before replacing any hardware components.This service bulletin is only applicable to vehicles that have no history of an axle fluid replacement. If the vehicle usage includes police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, regular axle fluid changes are required every2 years or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first) per the Maintenance Schedule in the vehicle Owner's Manual.
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
18-039-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
S20210000022020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Valve Body Pressure Testing Plug Inspection
S20190000022020-05-26. Service bulletin. STEERING. Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
90040812020-05-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. APPLIQUE, Storage Bin (Rambox) For concern of Rambox applique fading, do not replace the applique. This is due to wax or other chemical substance being used on a grain in molded color part. You can clean the applique using isopropyl alcohol. This is not a warrantable condition.
90042512020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. RFE Valvebody Plug Installation OEM RFE valve bodies require seven (7) 06030035 plugs installed and torqued to 45 in-lb (5Nm). Notify independant repair facilities when they order valve body.
S15080004802020-05-26. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20030000022020-05-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Chatter, Shudder, or Vibration From Rear Axle During Turns
S15080004802020-05-18. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
S20030000022020-05-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Chatter, Shudder, or Vibration From Rear Axle During Turns

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