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Service bulletins for the 2020 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.

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

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18068232023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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 (DTCs) have been set: ? P1404 - EGR Position Sensor Rationality Closed. ? P2457 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance. NOTE: P1404 - EGR Position Sensor Rationality Closed DTC can be erroneously set when P2457 -Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance DTC is set. In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: ? **Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature (DD DP with DF3 Only).** ? In PTO mode, transmission gear engagement is abrupt and idle speed is high when transitioning From Park To Drive/Reverse Gear. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
S18080001522023-04-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
S1918000003RevA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Revision A: Intermittent Engine Buck, Surge, or Misfire.
Y172022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification Y17 Transmission Software Update
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:
18-015-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. 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. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P064B-00 - PTO Control Module. The customer may also notice the following: Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. DEF gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Power Take Off (PTO) intermittently turns off with no DTCs. In addition the following software enhancements are included: Engine oil pressure switch modification. Oil Change Monitor Improvements For Severe Duty Operation. System Improvement for PTO operation. wiTECH Mass Air Flow (MAF) data parameter improvement. Enabling wiTECH Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Regeneration Test in PCM ?Misc Functions?. Active Grille Shutter (AGS) quality enhancements.
18-055-222022-06-27. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; 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. 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: P0506-00-Idle Control System RPM - Lower Than Expected. P0088 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P064B-00 - PTO Control Module. The customer may also notice the following:PTO Customers: Allows E-Stop to work in any gear. PTO customers that use remote start: Prevents PTO cancellation in cab from disabling remote start. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. DEF gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Power Take Off (PTO) intermittently turns off with no DTCs. In addition the following software enhancements are included:Engine oil pressure switch modification. Oil Change Monitor Improvements For Severe Duty Operation. System Improvement for PTO operation. wiTECH Mass Air Flow (MAF) data parameter improvement.
S21250000022022-05-31. 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:
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.

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