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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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L09005H2023-04-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamp Bulb
S1625000003 Rev.2023-02-13. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. NOx Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Diagnosis Information.
68054772A2022-12-19. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
08050162022-10-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment
18-039-162022-10-24. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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. These 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. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · P1C55 - NOx Sensor Intermittent - Bank 1 Sensor 1. · P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. · P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. · U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. In addition to addressing the above DTCs, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: · Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. · Stationary de-soot with WiTech fix.
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.
18003222022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES; BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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 a technician may find the following DTCs set in the PCM memory: P064F - Unauthorized Software/Calibration Detected. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. U0001-00 - CAN C BUS. P1C55 - NOx Sensor Intermittent - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P24A5 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P207F - Reductant Quality Performance. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. 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. The following improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release:Fuel pressure override test improvement for wiTECH. AC pressure sensor error threshold change. No crank, No start fix. Ambient Air Temperature Improvements. Stationary de-soot with WiTECH fix.
S1625000007RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
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).
18-073-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. 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: P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. The customer will not notice any drivability issues associated with these DTCs. These DTCs may set when the vehicles is parked for a long time and the ambient temperatures are below -11 °C (12 °F).
25-003-172022-08-08. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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.
18-092-172022-08-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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.
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.
124082018-11-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. TAILLIGHT.
68174064A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamp Assembly If the headlamp assembly is being replaced, please also replace the harness attached to the headlamp. Engineering would like to have both parts returned for analysis. Also, please take a picture of the parts and email the picture, a short discription of the issue, and the last 8 digits of the VIN to Brigitte.Wicks@fcagroup.com. Thank you.
18-023-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or one or more of the following conditions. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory:
228432018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Inspect and Return: Lamp Assy - Tail Light Rt/L You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of following part numbers: 68110016AC, 68110016AD, 68110016AE, 68110017AD, 68236104AC, 68236105AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31 August, 2016.
171912018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EQUIPMENT. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68174065AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 11 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
309482018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR LIGHTING. Molding Assy ?Frt door day light opening Rt/Lt: Return You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers: 57010364AI, 57010365AI, 57010504AJ, 57010505AJ, 68224368AB, 68224369AB. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
08-050-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment or oncoming vehicles are flashing their bright lights at them.
08-050-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment. OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment or oncoming vehicles are flashing their bright lights at them.
08-050-162016-07-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. SUBJECT: Headlamps May Be Out Of Adjustment Or Alignment. OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment or oncoming vehicles are flashing their bright lights at them.

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