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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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Bulletins, newest first
554292019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Mat Kit- Floor Front
551342019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Latch- Front Door
553122019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. Molding-Wheel Plane
553092019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Power Transfer Unit
553102019-07-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Run-Front Door Glass
549352019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Sensor-nitrous oxlde
553112019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Damper-Steering
553222019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Head-Cylinder
553242019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Head-Cylinder
552722019-07-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Tube- Fuel Filler
552212019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Engine Oil- OW20
551362019-07-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Tube- Fuel Filler
550962019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine Oil- OW20
549662019-07-15. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST. Module-Parking Assist
549732019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Outlet- Air conditioning & heater
549312019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. TAILPIPE - EXHAUST
549202019-07-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Panel Assembly-Door Trim
546982019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER - INTELLIGENT POWER
545832019-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission ? With Torque Converter
546372019-07-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; STRUCTURE. FASCIA - REAR
546382019-07-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. ASH RECEIVER - INSTRUMENT PANEL
90039882019-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Please contact Stacey Davis at (248) 260-6078 or stacey.davis@fcagroup.com if the following scenario occurs; The T79 or U11 recall was completed where the shifter inspection was acceptable and the software flash was performed but then the customer comes back needing the BTSI bracket replaced for coming out of park without the brake or key.
90033572019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Ron Dallison (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagroup.com Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L except for model year 2014 vehicles with leak concern: 1) Ensure the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) Cap O-ring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. 2) If replacing the (OFA) due to a leak detected between (OFA) and block. Ensure the torque on the 5 bolts are torqued to 12nm. If not record the actual values, torque to 12nm and contact the FCA employees listed below. 3) Remove the (OFA) and replace the O-ring and gaskets only (Kit #68191356A$), NOT THE OFA. 4) If oil was drained, add oil dye to ensure the leak is repaired. For model year 2014 vehicles replace the Oil Filter Adaptor.
05-013-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. Flash: Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) module software. The customer may describe the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning lamp is illuminated on the instrument cluster. Upon further inspection, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): C006A-49 - Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor - Internal Electronic Failure.
18-080-15 REV A2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. NOTE: This bulletin fixes all vehicles listed and also contains an optional software path for situations where the customer is specifically complaining of a Drone Noise, Shudder, Pulsation, or Vibration under light throttle applications while vehicle is operating in MDS/ECO mode (optional software available for D2 & DJ vehicles). There will be two separate software options displayed on the wiTECH flash tab. The software file released for this condition contains the verbiage OPTIONAL. The other file is the standard software that does not contain improvements for the Drone/Shudder concern. If for some reason the customer finds this shudder improvement objectionable, the PCM software may be returned/reflashed to the standard version. Both software versions will address the remaining conditions noted in the bulletin. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. ? P3402 - Cylinder 1 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3426 - Cylinder 4 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3442 - Cylinder 6 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3450 - Cylinder 7 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance set in the PCM memory. In addition to the DTC listed above, the software update will improve: Improved Cruise Control Acceleration mode. ? Improved Multi Displacement System operation. 6-Speed Automatic 66RFE transmission (Sales Code DFP). ? Multi Displacement System function improved while in PTO stationary mode. 6-Speed Auto Aisin AS66RC transmission (Sales Code DF3). ? Potential small improvement in fuel economy at higher altitudes. ? Potential improvement in high altitude eng

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