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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| 05064358A | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~ |
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| 08-028-17 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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). |
| Revised T13 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Customer Satisfaction Notification T13 Manual Transmission Shift Lever The manual transmission shift lever rubber insert on about 4,300 vehicles may not have properly adhered to the metal shifter housing during the shifter manufacturing process. This condition could cause looseness in the gear shift lever, noise, and additional effort to move the shifter into the selected gear. The manual transmission shift lever must be replaced on all involved vehicles. |
| T13 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification T13 Manual Transmission Shift Lever The manual transmission shift lever rubber insert on about 4,300 vehicles may not have properly adhered to the metal shifter housing during the shifter manufacturing process. This condition could cause looseness in the gear shift lever, noise, and additional effort to move the shifter into the selected gear. The manual transmission shift lever must be replaced on all involved vehicles. |
| 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. |
| 1802716 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Diagnostic And System Improvements. |
| 23-001-16 REV. D | 2022-04-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid to prevent the lid from binding. |
| 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. |
| 9004351 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$ |
| S1908000028 Rev. | 2020-12-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings |
| 08-094-20 | 2020-11-30. 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. |
| 23-001-16 REV. E | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT. Center Console Lid Binding This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid to prevent the lid from binding. **This bulletin will help prevent a binding or an audible clicking noise in the center console lid. NOTE: Do not attempt to fix a center console lid that has an existing binding or audible condition by adding the bumper.** |
| 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. |
| S2019000004 | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. Click Or Pop From Drag Link |
| S2009000003 | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement |
| 03-001-20 | 2020-06-22. 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. |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
| 08-049-20 | 2020-05-26. 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. |
| 9004251 | 2020-05-26. 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. |
| S1508000480 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently |
| S2008000013 | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid |
| 9004218 | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. CASE ASSEMBLY, Differential For concern of shudder/chatter/vibration from the rear axle that is more prominent during turns and customer has the following: 1) Limited Slip Differential 2) No record of rear axle oil being serviced in the last 20,000 miles 3) No apparent damage to the axle/differential case or differential case internal gears Service the rear axle oil with new and test drive to see if condition is still present. If still present follow standard diagnostic procedures and contact FCA Redacted Content for further assistance. |
| 08-111-19 REV. A | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RA3 and RA4 GPS Calibration Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles) |
| 31-005-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 31-003-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
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