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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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91003932024-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TRANSFER CASE BW 44-46 If fluid leak is present between the transfer case and the rear driveshaft on a 4WD vehicle the Output Shaft Seal - service part numbers 68161329AA OR 68449218AA (max tow application) - should be considered in lieu of entire transfer case or driveshaft replacement. In the case of major damage to components, contact StarCenter and/or proceed with replacements as necessary
03-006-242024-07-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "Rear Axle Vibration Shudder Or Chatter Customers may experience the following: ● A chatter, shudder, or vibration from the rear axle during turns. NOTE: 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 axle fluid 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. NOTE: 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 every 3 years or 30,000 miles (whichever comes first) per the Maintenance Schedule in the vehicle Owner's Manual. This bulletin involves changing the rear axle lube to possibly address a chatter, shudder or vibration."
18017232024-01-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customer or technician may experience the following: ? High frequency exhaust noise at idle after cold start. ? Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature. ? Multiple Displacement System (MDS) transition causing a transmission clunk noise under light throttle when coasting in fourth gear. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
932382023-10-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. AISIN K1 SNAP RING REPLACEMENT
21002232023-10-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. K1 Clutch Snap Ring Repair Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? P0731-00 - Gear 1 Shift Incorrect Ratio (This DTC will set during a key cycle and shifting into Drive). Customers may also comment on the following: ? The transmission will not shift into/or out of 1st - 4th gears. 5th and reverse gears are still available. This bulletin involves replacing the K1 clutch drum snap ring and possibly the K1 input shaft drum subassembly.
03003232023-08-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Clicking Noise While In 4wd Ratcheting, Click, or Clicking noise in 4WD while turning. This bulletin involves replacing the front driveshaft.
18024232023-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s have been set: ? **P0299 - Turbocharger Underboost.** ? P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. ? P0755 - Shift Solenoid B (DG7 Only). ? P0765 - Shift Solenoid D (DG7 Only). ? P0401 - EGR System Performance. ? P0755 - 2C Solenoid Circuit. ? P0765 - UD Solenoid Circuit. ? P244A - Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too Low. ? P20EE - SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. ? P242F - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. ? P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. ? P2463 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. ? P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. ? P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. ? P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance (Sales Code ETL Only).
18017232023-04-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customer or technician may experience the following: ? High frequency exhaust noise at idle after cold start. ? Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature. ? Multiple Displacement System (MDS) transition causing a transmission clunk noise under light throttle when coasting in fourth gear. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
S1623000028 Rev.2023-02-13. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; VISIBILITY; PARKING BRAKE. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
18127222023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. PCM software related to this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is included within the Y43 Recall. If not already completed, please perform the Y43 recall if the vehicle is on the recall VIN list. For all other vehicles perform the Repair Procedure below. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. The following improvements are also included in this update: Idle stability improvement. Fuel system run-up test routine, wiTECH improvement. Aftertreatment system performance test routine, wiTECH improvement. Power Take Off (PTO) system improvements. Enabling Estop for split shaft PTO systems. Oil pressure switch modifications. Urea (DEF fluid) level sensor calibration update, to help prevent bumps in DEF level gauge.
S21210000102023-01-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN. Service 4WD Lamp On, 4WD System Does Not Work, 4WD Service Lamp Flashing, Front Axle Disconnect Does Not Engage Or Disengage
08088212023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 2036.06. Customers may experience the following:Product plan UUID is not correct in Carplay®. Carplay audio does not always resume. Battery save vs. Battery Charge toggles back to Battery Charge after sleep cycle. When ?Charge Now? is selected on key-off outside of the charging schedule ? it does nothing. In addition, the following enhancements are included:Update power supply source from 1 amp to 2.1 amps. GOOGLE® certification enhancements - screen flickers
Y172023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification Y17 Transmission Software Update
S1923000015RevB2023-01-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Column Shifter Lever Feels Loose
2101922REVA2022-12-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may comment on one or more of the following: Harsh shifts. Poor shift quality, with light pedal.(Sales Codes ETM and ETN Only). Poor shift quality, 32-48 kph (20-30 mph), at low rpm with light to medium pedal apply, typically tipping in from zero pedal.(Sales Codes ETM and ETN Only). Coasting shift bump with exhaust brake and/or tow/haul active.(Sales Codes ETM and ETN Only). Poor shift quality, often when increasing pedal during a shift.(Sales Code ESB Only). Squawk/chirp/squeak type noise during a 3-4 upshift.(D2 Only). Poor 1-2 upshift quality.(D2 with ETM or DD/DP with Sales Code ESB Only). When decelerating from a 1 to 2 gear shift, the vehicle may have a harshshift. From a 1 to 2 gear change there may be a perceived bump feeling, whilehaving a light pedal(Sales Codes ETL and ETN Only). A harsh shift from a 2 to 3 gear shift while at almost or wide openthrottle. A harsh shift from a 3 to 4 shift and heavy on the pedal, lifting offthe pedal, then back on the pedal again. While coasting down a grade, an abrupt deceleration may be felt. A clunk heard when shifting from park to reverse or drive. Cold engine flare during a shift. A delay when coasting down, vehicle is in a downshift at low speedsand then trying to accelerate. (The vehicle will have a hesitation as the vehicle tries to change gears to accommodate the new pedaldemand). Excessive shifting(DD and DP Only). Engine flare caused by the transmission releasing the clutch too early duringa 1 to 2 shift.
18127222022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. PCM software related to this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is included within the Y43 Recall. If not already completed, please perform the Y43 recall if the vehicle is on the recall VIN list. For all other vehicles perform the Repair Procedure below. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. The following improvements are also included in this update: Idle stability improvement. Fuel system run-up test routine, wiTECH improvement. Aftertreatment system performance test routine, wiTECH improvement. Power Take Off (PTO) system improvements. Enabling Estop for split shaft PTO systems. Oil pressure switch modifications. Urea (DEF fluid) level sensor calibration update, to help prevent bumps in DEF level gauge.
Y172022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification Y17 Transmission Software Update
S21210000102022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. Service 4WD Lamp On, 4WD System Does Not Work, 4WD Service Lamp Flashing, Front Axle Disconnect Does Not Engage Or Disengage
90043802022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOLENOID, Transmission 2020 and 2021MY D2&DJ Before swapping the solenoid module on a repeatable P0755 or P0765, please ensure to download event data and send to contact copied below. This event data will assist with the root cause analysis of the module. Contact: FCA Redacted Content
Y172022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification Y17 Transmission Software Update
S22080000732022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
S21210000102022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. Service 4WD Lamp On, 4WD System Does Not Work, 4WD Service Lamp Flashing, Front Axle Disconnect Does Not Engage Or Disengage
21019222022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may comment on one or more of the following: Harsh shifts. When decelerating from a 1 to 2 gear shift, the vehicle may have a harshshift. From a 1 to 2 gear change there may be a perceived bump feeling, whilehaving a light pedal(Sales Codes ETL and ETN Only). A harsh shift from a 2 to 3 gear shift while at almost or wide openthrottle. A harsh shift from a 3 to 4 shift and heavy on the pedal, lifting offthe pedal, then back on the pedal again. While coasting down a grade, an abrupt deceleration may be felt. A clunk heard when shifting from park to reverse or drive. Cold engine flare during a shift. A delay when coasting down, vehicle is in a downshift at low speedsand then trying to accelerate. (The vehicle will have a hesitation as the vehicle tries to change gears to accommodate the new pedaldemand). Excessive shifting(DD and DP Only). Engine flare caused by the transmission releasing the clutch too early duringa 1 to 2 shift.
S2121000008RevC2022-09-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0765 ? UD Solenoid Circuit, P0871 ? Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch ?C? Circuit Performance, and/or P0755 ? 2C Solenoid Circuit, Set.
S21250000022022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Customer complaint includes a Mil-on condition. Upon further investigation, one or more of the following fault codes may be set in the PCM:

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