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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

444 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S228A0000282023-04-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
S14080003842023-04-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
08-008-232023-02-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS; STEERING. UAS and UCS Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missing from radio, no connected services working.** Wireless connectivity pairing and/or connection issues. Lost radio presets. Radio channels change by itself. SXMT icon inoperative. SXMT favorite song not displaying/playing. High pitch squeal, pop or hum noise from speakers. Anti-theft code request message. Lines appear across screen. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. Performance control home screen shows ?Norm? mode for engine/transmission even when the vehicle is in ?Drag? mode (LA, LD, LX only). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX only). USB hub inoperable (D-Trucks only). Backup camera gridlines missing (D-Trucks only). Device not supported message (D-Trucks only). Remote app inoperative (D-Trucks only). Unable to adjust volume (D-Trucks only). Heated steering wheel inoperable (D-Trucks only). In addition, the following enhancement are included in this update: CarplayT connectivity improvements. Improvement to wireless connectivity phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a wireless connectivity phone. **This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 40.1. Depending on the radio?s current software level the radio may need a one or two USB update.**
18131222023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following DTCs have been set: P064F - Unauthorized Software/Calibration Detected. P229F - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P249E - Closed Loop Scr Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P2509 - PCM/PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available:Scan Tool Fan Actuation Test fix. Enabling DTC P208B - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Out Of Range (OOR) low calibration. Idle based misfire retune. Abort timer for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Out NOx Sensor missing change to 70 seconds. Map SCR missing DTC/Fault (P1C54) to tampering inducement. Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor False Fault Improvement. CC inner loop used up faults. Ultrasonic Flow Meter (UFM) test results fix. Engine run state idle unstable software fix. Ability to write Engine Serial Number (ESN) through wiTECH. Add Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/Reagent type as a readable value in wiTECH. Fan actuation test. SCR missing tuning capability improvement. Smart tampering improvement.
08117212023-01-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS and UCS Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 39.6 Customers may experience one or more of the following: Intermittent, black radio display screen. Intermittent, radio freezes. Bluetooth® pairing and/or connection issues. Lost radio presets. Radio channels change by itself. SXM icon inoperative. USB hub inoperable. Heated steering wheel inoperable. SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. High pitch chime noise. Contact list not loading. Device not supported message. Remote app inoperable. Travel-link fuel price incorrect. Navigation displays incorrect location. Backup camera grid lines missing. Unable to adjust volume.
S21080001632023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
08093212023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. UAS, UAQ, UCS, UAV, UCV and UCQ Radio Over The Air Software Version Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. This is part of a two step FOTA update, first update brings software level to 22.61 and this second FOTA update will take the software to 22.64. National launch for this second step is May 24, 2021. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Navigation is incorrect or can not calculate route. GPS locations is inaccurate. Uconnect radio apps are all inoperable. Backup camera screen is blue (DT and KL). Green horizontal lines appear across screen (DT and KL). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio reset intermittently. Unable to adjust audio volume. Unable to switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvement. Improvement to Bluetooth® phone pairing. Bluetooth devices unresponsive. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
08-229-222023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Over The Air Software Version Update to 22.66 This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from IR22.64 and IR22.65 to IR22.66. The national launch for the FOTA is expected to begin on January 09, 2023. ? Wi-Fi hotspot connection not working. ? No internet connection message on the phone when trying to connect to a device
S17080001182023-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
S228A0000282022-12-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw
S22230000632022-11-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
90044702022-11-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; TRAILER HITCHES. CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
1806120REVA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following DTCs have been set:P2706 - MS Solenoid Circuit(Sales Code DG7 Only). P0868 - Line Pressure Low. P229F - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P2509 - PCM/PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent. P0401 - EGR System Performance. P0870 - OD Hydraulic Pressure Test. P040B - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Performance. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P1C54 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P249E - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P24C7 - Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Performance. Customers may also comment on the following:Engine misfire in cold ambient temperatures. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available:Scan tool fan actuation test fix. Enabling diagnostics forDTC P208B- Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. Unable to turn on the ability to set ?MAX? road speed using wiTECH scan tool. Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor Out Of Range (OOR) low calibration. Improved 5-4 shift (reduce shift flare) after extended operation in 5th or 6th gear. Engine Manifold Pressure Misfire Monitor (EMP MFM) retune(Sales Code DG7 Only). Idle based misfire retune. Abort timer for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) out NOx sensor missing change to 70 seconds. Map SCR missingFault/DTC P1C54to tampering inducement. Particulate Matter (PM) sensor false fault improvement. CC inner loop used up faults. Ultrasonic Flow Meter (UFM) test results fix. Engine run state idle unstable software fix. Ability to write Engine Serial Number (ESN
08094202022-10-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
18131222022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following DTCs have been set: P064F - Unauthorized Software/Calibration Detected. P229F - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 2. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P249E - Closed Loop Scr Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. P2509 - PCM/PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available:Scan Tool Fan Actuation Test fix. Enabling DTC P208B - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Out Of Range (OOR) low calibration. Idle based misfire retune. Abort timer for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Out NOx Sensor missing change to 70 seconds. Map SCR missing DTC/Fault (P1C54) to tampering inducement. Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor False Fault Improvement. CC inner loop used up faults. Ultrasonic Flow Meter (UFM) test results fix. Engine run state idle unstable software fix. Ability to write Engine Serial Number (ESN) through wiTECH. Add Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/Reagent type as a readable value in wiTECH. Fan actuation test. SCR missing tuning capability improvement. Smart tampering improvement.
08093212022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS, UAV, UCV and UCQ Radio Over The Air Software Version Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. This is part of a two step FOTA update, first update brings software level to 22.61 and this second FOTA update will take the software to 22.64. National launch for this second step is May 24, 2021. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Navigation is incorrect or can not calculate route. GPS locations is inaccurate. Uconnect radio apps are all inoperable. Backup camera screen is blue (DT and KL). Green horizontal lines appear across screen (DT and KL). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio reset intermittently. Unable to adjust audio volume. Unable to switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvement. Improvement to Bluetooth® phone pairing. Bluetooth devices unresponsive. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
S20080001132022-09-26. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
S21080001632022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
90044702022-09-26. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
S21080001442022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. No Start, No Crank
90043862022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content
S20080001132022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
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
S21080000932022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting

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