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Service bulletins for the 2017 Ram 5500

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.

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

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31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
S22230000632022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR; STRUCTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
S22230000632022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
0805317REVC2022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Radio functions/touchscreen locks up (does not affect backup camera). Phone presets do not save. ?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 only). Poor or no connection to cellular network. ?Charge Complete? notification is not received (RU PHEV only). Some Uconnect® App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Radio Apps are inoperative. Radio display screen is black or blank. Battery drain - due to radio staying on. Navigation failed message is displayed. Clock not automatically updating to local time. Improvements:Auto Play can now be configured. Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth® usage improvements. Add the ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Adds ?Do Not Disturb? text message feature. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Improved tuner performance. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Satellite radio reception improvements.
08053172022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Radio functions/touchscreen locks up (does not affect backup camera). Phone presets do not save. ?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 only). Poor or no connection to cellular network. ?Charge Complete? notification is not received (RU PHEV only). Some Uconnect® App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. Radio Apps are inoperative. Radio display screen is black or blank. Battery drain - due to radio staying on. Navigation failed message is displayed. Clock not automatically updating to local time. Improvements:Auto Play can now be configured. Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth® usage improvements. Add the ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Adds ?Do Not Disturb? text message feature. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for radio loses time. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Media devices, phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Satellite radio reception improvements.
90038082022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Rocker Arm If normal diagnosis has led to a broken rocker arm, please replace all 12 rockers. Contact Stephen Alvarado at the STAR Center at (866) 799-1695 ext. (4720271) to arrange a fast track return for the parts. Cummins engineering is currently investigating the root cause to this condition and would like to get these parts back for analysis.
S19080001022022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
S1918000003RevA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Revision A: Intermittent Engine Buck, Surge, or Misfire.
681406642022-10-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. A/C compressor Before replacing the AC compressor for noise or in-op. call one of the individuals below.~ Steve Rice at cell (248) 867 0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.
682340412022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV), H-valve For D trucks only; When diagnosing an A/C system leak at the TXV (Thermal Expansion Valve, H-valve), do not replace the TXV unless it has been proven to be defective for function or for a leak. Instead replace just the O-ring(s) part number 05161806AA, 68046015AA, 68100682AA, 68100676AA. For any questions call Matt Mihm cell (248) 736-6542. If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ ~___________________________________________________________________~ Contact us at CAGRIS@Chrysler.com for feedback related ONLY to this GPOP Tech Tip. Please include the Part Number(s) and Tech Tip Part Description of the Tech Tip you are referencing for our tracking system.
051520292022-10-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this inspection. Inspect the sensor for a fluid coating on the sensor pins. Orange colored rain repellant can cause this fluid build-up. Clean the pins, drain the reservoir, and fill with Mopar approved washer fluid. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Also, please inform the customer not to use Rain-X in the system to avoid this issue. Please contact Chuck Hood at cell (248) 613-7591 if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you.
683328102022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m [21 ft. lbs.].
90037592022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Housing, Overhead Console If you have a 2017 RAM Truck with a lighting concern in the overhead console, please call Jeff Pagel at cell (248) 421-3265. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with repair. Send photographs to jeff.pagel@fcagroup.com.
90037582022-10-17. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). EGR Cooler If a customer comes in with a check engine light for P0401, P2281 or P0234 and the,technician has determined the EGR Cooler is plugged with soot, please contact Stephen Alvarado at the STAR Center at (866) 799-1695 ext. (4720271). Cummins Engineering is currently investigating root cause of this condition. If you do not receive an answer or call back within 15 minutes, proceed with normal diagnostics.
21030172022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin involves replacing the transmission assembly.
08053172022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software.
0805317A2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software.
S20080000932022-10-17. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
9004374RevA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
90043742022-10-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
S17080001182022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
18007222022-10-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with thelatest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may findthat one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P064F - Unauthorized Software/Calibration Detected. P2201 - Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P24C7 - Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Performance. P1C55 - NOx Sensor Intermittent - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P202E - Reductant Injector Performance. P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available: Fuel filter minder improvement. Calibration changes to engine-off timer. Changes to engine warm up protection. Hydrocarbon Desorption (HCD) driveability improvements. A/C pressure sensor update. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) calibration changes.
S17230000012022-10-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
S16230000282022-10-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot

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