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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| D-17-21 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Radio Pre-Authorization Program - Select 7.0/8.4/8.4N Radios (New and Exchange) - 2018 Model Year Vehicles |
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| 9003779 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Assembly For Cummins equipped vehicles ONLY: If a customer comes in with a check engine light for P2002 which has led to replacing the DPF, please contact Dean Armstrong at cell (248) 202-8148. Cummins engineering is currently investigating the root cause to this condition. If you do not receive an answer or call back within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. |
| 9003813 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2018MY Front License Plate Bracket Ram HD ONLY: Do not order this part because you observe (4) attachments in the 2018 DJ, D2, DD, DF and DP Front Bumper and the supplied License Plate Bracket only has provisions for 2 attachments. The 2017 level part (68031880AA) with 2 attachments was intentionally shipped, is compatible, and should be used. |
| 9003293 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair. |
| 9003814 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Power Distribution Center For 2018 D2/DD/DF/DJ/DP, prior to replacing the Power Distribution Center (PDC), you MUST contact the STAR Center (800) 850-7827 for diagnostic assistance and pre- authorization. Failure to do so WILL result in your warranty claim being rejected. |
| 21-049-17 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. Incorrect Transmission Oil Level Indicator This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the transmission oil level indicator (dipstick) if needed. During a new vehicle preparation, the technician may notice the transmission fluid level is low. |
| 23-050-17 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCHES. Fifth Wheel Hitch Was Not Installed This bulletin involves installing a fifth wheel hitch. Some vehicles were built without a MOPAR 30K Direct MNT 5th Wheel Hitch (Sales Code XNH) installed. |
| 08-109-17 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Over The Air Software 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. The following enhancement are included in this update:Improved sound quality when using the Bluetooth® phone. |
| 9003779 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Assembly For Cummins equipped vehicles ONLY: If a customer comes in with a check engine light for P2002 which has led to replacing the DPF, please contact Dean Armstrong at cell (248) 202-8148. Cummins engineering is currently investigating the root cause to this condition. If you do not receive an answer or call back within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. |
| 9003813 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2018MY Front License Plate Bracket Ram HD ONLY: Do not order this part because you observe (4) attachments in the 2018 DJ, D2, DD, DF and DP Front Bumper and the supplied License Plate Bracket only has provisions for 2 attachments. The 2017 level part (68031880AA) with 2 attachments was intentionally shipped, is compatible, and should be used. |
| 9003293 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair. |
| 9003814 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Distribution Center For 2018 D2/DD/DF/DJ/DP, prior to replacing the Power Distribution Center (PDC), you MUST contact the STAR Center (800) 850-7827 for diagnostic assistance and pre- authorization. Failure to do so WILL result in your warranty claim being rejected. |
| S2109000001 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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. | 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. |
| S228A000004 | 2022-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause |
| 9004470 | 2022-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; TRAILER HITCHES. 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 |
| S1723000001 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger |
| S1809000007 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption |
| S2208000073 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting |
| S1708000118 RevB | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off |
| S2209000002 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. When performing diagnosis, an internal engine concern may be suspected. |
| 78880 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; WHEELS. UPDATES - SAFETY RECALL Y26 WHEEL STUDS |
| 08-093-21 | 2021-06-28. 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. |
| S2108000127 Rev. | 2021-06-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Radio Reboot Continually |
| S2108000130 | 2021-06-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Bubbles Or Delamination On The Radio Display |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.