Service bulletins for the 2016 Ram 4500
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.
384 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| S2009000003 | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 08-111-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles) |
| D-19-25 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error |
| VB3 REV1 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash |
| 9004144 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RADIO, MULTI Media For RA3 and RA4 8.4? radio concern of reoccurring update request pop-up on each key cycle after a radio FOTA (Firmware Update Over the Air) has been completed, please DO NOT replace the radio. To recover the radio, 12v power needs to be disconnect from the radio to clear radio memory either by removal of the radio fuse or preforming a battery disconnect. Note: Fuse removal is the preferred method. The radio needs to be disconnected from power long enough to clear memory and discharge the Capacitance within the radio. Please refer to the latest in diagnostics for further information. |
| 08-089-19 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Flash Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update RA3 and RA4 Radio 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. |
| 9003220 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| OD55431 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall V47 / NHTSA 19V-325 Backlite Glass Parts Ordering Information |
| OD55341 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions |
| Volume 5 Issue 5 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Operations Newsletter ? Volume 5, Issue 5 |
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