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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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S16080002262022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process
S160800022612022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process
S18210000012022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
90040092022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. All 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the vehicle you are repairing has a crack in the flex plate or failed pump bushing inspect and confirm that both (2) dowel pins are present in the engine block, which align the transmission center line to the crank shaft centerline and visually inspect the dowel alignment holes in the transmission case. If the holes are damaged or elongated the transmission should be replaced to prevent further damage to the transmission/flexplate or pump bushing due to the inability to properly align the engine to the transmission during the repair. 3. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If pump bushing is scored or damaged and the dowel pin alignment holes are ok, replace the pump assembly as opposed to complete transmission. 4. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If vehicle is jerking/slipping with MIL code(s) P0740 or P2764, check TCC Solenoid operation. If TCC Solenoid is ok, the codes are indicative of a torque converter failure. Replace the torque converter.
S1723000001RevC2022-09-26. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
S1709000010RevB2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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.
18023212022-09-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs.P20EE - SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P1C54 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P229F - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P249E - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P0401 - EGR System Performance. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P229E - NOx Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. 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). 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.
S1625000007RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
90043512022-09-26. Service bulletin. 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$
68054772A2022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Cable assembly. Power sliding backlite.
90036002022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. USB Charging port.
05086755A2022-09-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR; 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. ~
21017192022-09-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the followingDTC has been set:U1111-00 - Lost Odometer Message(DD, DF, and DP with Diesel Engine Only). In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: The customer may notice a harsh 2-3 and/or 3-4 shift(2017 MY D2 with ETK 6.7L Diesel and DF2 Transmission Only). 1-2 hard shift. 3-4 flare issue fix. Trans quick learn fix(Gas Engine Only). Transmission oil temperature light illumination during high engine and tow loads. Less than desired towing performance while using cruise control. Harsh engagement while shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse,or park to reverse with vehicle still in motion (rolling garage shift). Engine flare during 2-1 tip in downshift. Less than desired shift quality during 6-5 and 5-4 coasting downshifts. Delayed downshifts in Tow/Haul mode while driving down grades. Less than desired transmission shift performance when transitioning froma low traction to high traction surfaces i.e. ice covered road to clear pavement. Less than desired shift points during light pedal and Wide Open Throttle(WOT) operation or while in Tow/Haul and engine brake modes. 1-2 upshift shudder correction(Diesel engine and DF2 Transmission Only). A harsh 1-2 upshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Excessive gear shifting(DF2 Transmission Only). Harsh 2-1 downshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Delayed engagement when shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse,or park to reverse (garage shifts)(DF2 Transmission Only). Audible squawk noise on 4-3 downshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Poor vehicle acceleration in first gear with vehicle fully loaded(DF2 Transmission Only). MIL illumination with no defect found forDTC P253D - PTO Sense Circuit High(DF2 Transmission Only).
31005192022-09-15. Service bulletin. 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.
31003192022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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.
31004192022-09-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
31006192022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
08111192022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles)
18089192022-09-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
D19252022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error
VB32022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash
25-003-17 REV. A2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
08-008-17 REV. A2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Flash: BCM Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM) with the latest available software. The customer may describe the headlamps flicker while operating at night. This condition may be more prevalent after the bulb(s) have been replaced with an aftermarket bulb.
08-046-172022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 Only). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Radio Apps are inoperative. Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Radio will lock up. Radio display screen is black or blank. Battery drain - due to radio staying on. Navigation failed message is displayed. Clock not automatically updating to local time. HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Improvements:Adds Apple Siri Eyes Free capability for iPhone owners. Add the ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Enhanced Voice Recognition (VR) performance. Media devices, phone pairing, and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp®, Pandora®, Aha®, etc). Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Adds ?do not disturb? text message feature. Satellite radio reception improvements.
90034662022-09-15. 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.

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