Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
490 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 1808919 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
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| 9003466 | 2022-09-15. 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 or 2017 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. |
| 9003740 | 2022-09-15. 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. |
| 18-027-16 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). 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). |
| 9003693 | 2022-08-08. 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 |
| 18-092-17 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); 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: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. 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(automatic transmission only). P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance(automatic transmission only). U0001-00 - CAN C BUS(automatic transmission only). P1C55 - NOx Sensor Intermittent - Bank 1 Sensor 1(automatic transmission only). P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(automatic transmission only). P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release:Fuel pressure override test improvement for wiTECH(automatic transmission only). AC pressure sensor error threshold change(automatic transmission only). No crank, No start fix(automatic transmission only). Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. Stationary de-soot with WiTECH fix. |
| 18-092-17 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT. 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: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. 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(automatic transmission only). P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance(automatic transmission only). U0001-00 - CAN C BUS(automatic transmission only). P1C55 - NOx Sensor Intermittent - Bank 1 Sensor 1(automatic transmission only). P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(automatic transmission only). P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release:Fuel pressure override test improvement for wiTECH(automatic transmission only). AC pressure sensor error threshold change(automatic transmission only). No crank, No start fix(automatic transmission only). Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. Stationary de-soot with WiTECH fix. |
| 18-072-15 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 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 the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory. ? 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. ? 68RFE Transmission Overall Shift Quality Improvements ? OBD Misfire Monitoring Improvement (68RFE Trans Only) |
| S1709000010 Rev. | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. 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. |
| 0801416 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest |
| S1809000007 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption |
| S1709000010 RevB | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. 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. |
| S1809000007 Rev. | 2021-04-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption. |
| S2109000001 | 2021-02-16. 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. |
| 18-027-16 REV. B | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: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. 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. · 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). |
| 68054772A$ | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. CABLE ASSY, Power Sliding Backlite For MY16 DS, DJ, DD, DP, D2 trucks. Prior to replacing a Power Sliding Backlight Cable Assembly, please contact Marc Galli by cell phone at (248) 941-8402 as he would like to gather information. In addition, if the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Marc would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to it being repaired. If Marc cannot be contacted within 15 minutes, please provide pictures of the inside lower rail of the glass to confirm (2 passenger side and 1 driver side) cable clips are fully seated as well as pictures of the (2) regulator motor cable spring plungers to confirm they are also seated. Then proceed with the repair. Please email pictures to Marc at marc.galli@fcagroup.com. |
| S2008000113 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle |
| 09-011-20 | 2020-08-24. 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. |
| S2009000003 | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement |
| 18-089-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| OD55341 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions |
| 54935 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Sensor-nitrous oxlde |
| 55311 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Damper-Steering |
| 55322 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Head-Cylinder |
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