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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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S20080000102022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
S228A000004RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause
S2008000059RevB2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Error Code 20 Message On the Radio Screen
S2008000059RevA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Error Code 20 Message On the Radio Screen
S16080002262022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process
S160800022612022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process
S21080000932022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
S21080000452022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Favorite Song On-Air Alert List Empty
31006192022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
S21080002042022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Lockup In The Software Installation Screen After Accepting FOTA Update (Incorrect "S2008000204" indicated on published document)
S21080001982022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Media Device Connection Guidelines For Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Or USB To The Radio Head Unit
08-133-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.6.The repair procedure must be followed step by step. If the radio is not updated with the correct software level at the correct time the radio can be damaged. If the radio was damaged by not following the repairprocedure the radio may need to be replaced. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Lost radio presets. SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. Radio display screen is black, intermittent. Radio freeze intermittent. Incorrect navigation address/location/directions. Bluetooth pair or connection issue. Radio channel change by itself. SXM icon inoperative. Backup camera has black display screen. High pitch chime noise. Contact list not loading. Device not supported message. Remote app inoperative. Travel-Link fuel price incorrect. Backup camera gridlines missing. Unable to adjust volume. In addition the following enhancements are included: Heavy Duty (HD)Truck USB HUB improvements. HD Truck heated steering wheel improvements.
S21080002042022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Lockup In The Software Installation Screen After Accepting FOTA Update (Incorrect "S2008000204" indicated on published document)
S21080001982022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Media Device Connection Guidelines For Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Or USB To The Radio Head Unit
D-17-212022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Radio Pre-Authorization Program - Select 7.0/8.4/8.4N Radios (New and Exchange) - 2018 Model Year Vehicles
90038132022-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2018MY Front License Plate Bracket Ram HD ONLY: Do not order this part because you observe (4) attachments in the 2018 DJ, D2, DD, DF and DP Front Bumper and the supplied License Plate Bracket only has provisions for 2 attachments. The 2017 level part (68031880AA) with 2 attachments was intentionally shipped, is compatible, and should be used.
90038132022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2018MY Front License Plate Bracket Ram HD ONLY: Do not order this part because you observe (4) attachments in the 2018 DJ, D2, DD, DF and DP Front Bumper and the supplied License Plate Bracket only has provisions for 2 attachments. The 2017 level part (68031880AA) with 2 attachments was intentionally shipped, is compatible, and should be used.
90032932022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
90038142022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Distribution Center For 2018 D2/DD/DF/DJ/DP, prior to replacing the Power Distribution Center (PDC), you MUST contact the STAR Center (800) 850-7827 for diagnostic assistance and pre- authorization. Failure to do so WILL result in your warranty claim being rejected.
S228A0000042022-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Panasonic VP4R Wi-Fi New Enrollment Pause
90036372020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT. USB PORT, Media Hub For Android Auto and Apple Carplay issues, do not replace this part. Android Auto and Apple Carplay applications may not operate with the vehicle if an aftermarket cable is being used. Verify the functionality of these applications using an OEM Apple Lightning cable or an OEM provided USB cable for Android phones before performing any additional troubleshooting. For questions regarding Android Auto or Apply Carplay functionality, please contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
S20080000102020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
S20090000032020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement
S20080000732020-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VP4 Panasonic Radio USB Software Update Error Codes And Guidelines For Recovery
S20090000022020-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Oil Leak From The Front Timing Gear Housing Gasket. (Note: ETL, ETK, ETM, ETN Diesel Engines)

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