Service bulletins for the 2015 Ram 3500
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.
523 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 25-001-15 REV-A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Sensor Manufacturing Defect This bulletin involves replacing the DEF pump module. A manufacturing defect in the level sensor may have occurred, if the level sensor was built within the time frame listed above. There may be a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ? P203B - Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Performance. ? P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low. ? P203D - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit High. |
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| 25-001-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Gauge Inaccurate Or Stuck This bulletin involves verifying the correct DEF level in the tank and if necessary, replacing the DEF pump module. A small number of customers may comment that their DEF level gauge is stuck for long periods of time or is erratic. The customer may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ? P203B - Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Performance ? P203C - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low. ? P203D - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Level Sensor Circuit High. |
| 18-012-15 | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with the latest available software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel. Improvements To Prevent Or Reduce Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination When No Defect Is Present For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? U3017 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance. ? U1421 - Implausible Ignition Key Off Time Received. ? P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF And Throttle Body. Other Software Improvements: ? Fuel Filter Minder calibration changes. ? wiTECH Fuel Pressure Override and Fuel System Run Up test improvements. ? EGR system improvement to help prevent freeze up. ? Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system enhancement during stationary regeneration. |
| 09-004-16 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Cummins Service Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the engine assembly. Remanufactured long block or short block was installed during a prior repair. A new replacement engine will be installed. |
| 22842 | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 20610 | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 18-038-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P20EE SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 This bulletin involves verifying the proper operation of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system and, if necessary, replacing the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Catalyst assembly. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P20EE SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. |
| 18-036-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with the latest available software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel. |
| 17006 | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 16887 | 2018-06-11. 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 |
| 25-001-17 | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 30731 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017. |
| 9003694 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system |
| 9003693 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Gasket, Rocker Cover If you are replacing this gasket for an oil leak, please call Steve Alvarado @ (866) 799-1695 ext: 4720271 to arrange for Fastrac shipper |
| 68105583A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following people. Engineering is seeking information regarding this part.~ Dye must be used to determine where the leak is coming from before replacing. Also please check the recently updated Service Bulletin Number 09-008-15. ~ First: Nick Morand Cell (248) 410-8078 - Nick.morand@fcagroup.com Second: Bob Jackson Cell (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Third: Joe Lovell Cell (734 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.~ |
| 18-037-16 REV. A | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. 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. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. · P242F - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in). · U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. · P20E8 - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Pressure Too Low. · P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF And Throttle Body. P1477 - Intake Air Diverter Valve Position Sensor Circuit Shorted To Ground. U1421 - Implausible Ignition Key Off Time Received. · P026B - Injection Timing Performance. In addition to addressing the above DTCs, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: · NOx sensor calibration improvements. (Sales Code DG7). Enhanced software for a No crank/No start issue. (U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM). (Sales Code DG7).** · Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) improvements. · 68RFE Transmission overall shift quality improvements. · SCR Efficiency scan tool test improvement. · Charging system improvements for single alternator applications (Changes the cutout threshold from 600 to 500 RPM). · Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system calibration improvement during Stationary Regeneration. · Cold idle speed stability improvement. Charging system improvements for dual alternator applications. · Torque increase to 865 ft/lbs (D2 vehicles equipped with the Aisin transmission sales code DF2 only). Fuel Filter Minder calibration changes. · wiTECH Fuel Pressure Override and Fuel System Run Up test improvements. |
| 09-004-16 REV. A | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Cummins Service Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the engine assembly. Remanufactured long block or short block was installed during a prior repair. A new replacement engine will be installed. |
| 9003740 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pan 2012-2017 Cummins engines with oil pan leaks, please inspect the shallow area of the oil pan for cracks. If cracks are found, please replace as necessary. Cracks are typically found above the cross member area. Please contact Chad Eichbrecht at cell (248) 309-2695 to arrange for part return or email chad.w.eichbrecht@fcagroup.com If you do not receive a response within 15 minutes, please proceed with normal repair. |
| 18-062-16 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements 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. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance.** · P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. · P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. · P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. · P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. · P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. · P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. · P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. · P0307 - Cylinder 7 Misfire. · P0308 - Cylinder 8 Misfire. |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 9003355 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 3.2L - 3.6L Cylinder Head Assy Multiple cylinder head replacement. If a cylinder head is replaced on a vehicle more than 1 time for any reason, please call any of the following people. First: Joe Lovell - Cell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com Second: Kevin Refalo - Cell (248) 260-0738 Kevin.refalo@facgroup.com If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 68210071A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intake Grid Heater Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (relay) and 05187880A$ (grid). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary. |
| 18-099-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with the latest available software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel. NOTE: There will be a choice between two calibrations. One for vehicles that utilize an ammonia sensor and one for vehicles that have had the ammonia sensor removed. Be sure to select the correct software based on vehicle configuration. Improvements to prevent or reduce Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination when no defect is present for the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · **P20EE - Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1 (For ammonia sensor equipped vehicles).** · P1C55 - NOx Sensor Intermittent - Bank 1 Sensor 1 (For ammonia sensor deleted systems only). · P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. · P242F - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. · U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. · P205E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent (setting when the block heater is plugged in). · P20E8 - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Pressure Too Low. · U3017 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance. · U1421 - Implausible Ignition Key Off Time Received. · P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF And Throttle Body. Other Software Improvements: · Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. · Operational Improvement for Dual Alternators. · Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Efficiency scan tool test improvement. · Fuel Filter Minder calibration changes. · wiTECH Fuel Pressure Override and Fuel System Run Up test improvements. · Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improvement to help prevent freeze up. · Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system enhancement during stationary regeneration. |
| 68232786A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Housing: Oil Filter Adapter Cummins equipped trucks ONLY; If you are replacing the oil filter adapter as a result of thread damage to the oil filter connector (Spud), DO NOT replace the entire adapter assembly. The oil filter connector is available separately (Part Number 04429355).~ If ordering an adapter due to some other issue, you must also order an oil bypass valve Mopar Part # 04797726AB, as these are not reusable. Please refer to all applicable published service information for oil bypass valve installation |
| 68206041A$ | 2016-09-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. "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." |
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