Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
369 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| S1808000097 | 2022-11-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Back-Up Camera Inoperative Complaints, Radio Display Blue or Blank When Placed in Reverse |
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| S2223000063 | 2022-11-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing. |
| S2208000153 | 2022-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Tire Pressure Lamp Flashing, No Tire Pressures Displayed, ?Tire Pressure Module (TPM) System Unavailable? Message Displayed on Cluster |
| S2208000080RevA | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Ambient Air Temperature Missing, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Lamp On, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open, P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High |
| S2008000186 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Control Module (ECM) Flash Failure, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1601 ? ECU Application Software Code 1 Missing Or Corrupted |
| S2008000172 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Screen Flickering When Using Apple CarPlay Or Android Auto. |
| 1812722 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; 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. PCM software related to this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is included within the Y43 Recall. If not already completed, please perform the Y43 recall if the vehicle is on the recall VIN list. For all other vehicles perform the Repair Procedure below. 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. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. The following improvements are also included in this update: Idle stability improvement. Fuel system run-up test routine, wiTECH improvement. Aftertreatment system performance test routine, wiTECH improvement. Power Take Off (PTO) system improvements. Enabling Estop for split shaft PTO systems. Oil pressure switch modifications. Urea (DEF fluid) level sensor calibration update, to help prevent bumps in DEF level gauge. |
| 0808821 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 2036.06. Customers may experience the following:Product plan UUID is not correct in Carplay®. Carplay audio does not always resume. Battery save vs. Battery Charge toggles back to Battery Charge after sleep cycle. When ?Charge Now? is selected on key-off outside of the charging schedule ? it does nothing. In addition, the following enhancements are included:Update power supply source from 1 amp to 2.1 amps. GOOGLE® certification enhancements - screen flickers |
| 0807621REVA | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Flash: Amplifier (AMP) Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the AMP with the latest available software. The following software enhancement is available:Amplifier update to eliminate static noise from the instrument panel mounted speakers. |
| 0807621 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Amplifier (AMP) Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the AMP with the latest available software. The following software enhancement is available: Amplifier update to eliminate static noise from the instrument panel mounted speakers. |
| S2208000080 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Ambient Air Temperature Missing, MIL Lamp On, DTC P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open; P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High |
| S2108000163 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration |
| 2101922 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may comment on one or more of the following: Harsh shifts. When decelerating from a 1 to 2 gear shift, the vehicle may have a harshshift. From a 1 to 2 gear change there may be a perceived bump feeling, whilehaving a light pedal(Sales Codes ETL and ETN Only). A harsh shift from a 2 to 3 gear shift while at almost or wide openthrottle. A harsh shift from a 3 to 4 shift and heavy on the pedal, lifting offthe pedal, then back on the pedal again. While coasting down a grade, an abrupt deceleration may be felt. A clunk heard when shifting from park to reverse or drive. Cold engine flare during a shift. A delay when coasting down, vehicle is in a downshift at low speedsand then trying to accelerate. (The vehicle will have a hesitation as the vehicle tries to change gears to accommodate the new pedaldemand). Excessive shifting(DD and DP Only). Engine flare caused by the transmission releasing the clutch too early duringa 1 to 2 shift. |
| 9004470 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content |
| 9004254 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUMENT PANEL, Base Panel (Top Pad, Leather) If you are replacing a leather instrument panel top pad for any leather defects (bubbling, delamination, wrinkling, etc.), please contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the leather defect to FCA Redacted Content. |
| S2108000098 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Screen Freeze, Blank Screen And Reset |
| S1708000118 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off |
| S2008000113 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message |
| S1608000226 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process |
| S16080002261 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process |
| S2108000093 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting |
| 0802921REVA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. Door Control Module Window Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing one or both of the door modules. Technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: B18BA-12 - Window Control - Circuit Short to Battery B18BA-13 - Window Control - Circuit Open In addition the customer may notice one or more of the following: Driver and/or passenger windows stop working. If the window switch is held in the up position for at least two seconds,the obstruction auto-down function may not work. Windows may go up slower than expected. |
| 0805221 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RF-HUB) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the RF-HUB with the latest software available. The customer may experience the following:The key fob won't unlock the doors while the vehicle is running and after a remote start. |
| S2208000080 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Ambient Air Temperature Missing, MIL Lamp On, DTC P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open; P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High |
| S2208000073 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.