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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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18078232023-08-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: ? U0418-00 - Implausible Data Received From Brake System Control Module 1. ? P061A - Level 2 Torque Performance. Customers may also experience the following: ? **Driveline bumps and rumbles when lightly applying the accelerator pedal in traffic or at other low vehicle speeds such as parking lot maneuvers.** ? Transmission hard upshifts, rough/bump during low gear 1-2 and 2-3 at 40-64 kph (25-40 mph). This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
ReferenceZD72023-08-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update
BulletinA2023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Customer Satisfaction Notification ZD7 - Radio Software Update
08129232023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Radio Over The Air Updating from PR39.92 to PR40.12 Software Version ? Radio Wi-Fi Hotspot connection not working. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from PR39.92 to PR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin June 23, 2023.
14003232023-05-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fluid Freezing Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? P203E-00 - Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic. This bulletin involves replacing the urea delivery module and grade vent valve and updating the Dosing Control Unit (DCU) software.
S22080000802023-05-30. 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
S22230000632023-05-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
08064232023-04-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.7 to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin March 10, 2023. DISCUSSION: Vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada can now receive software updates ?over-the-air?. Updates to software will occur in a phased roll-out. The software is updated through the built-in cellular modem in the radio.
18017232023-04-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customer or technician may experience the following: ? High frequency exhaust noise at idle after cold start. ? Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature. ? Multiple Displacement System (MDS) transition causing a transmission clunk noise under light throttle when coasting in fourth gear. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
S228A0000282023-04-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
S14080003842023-04-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
91000082023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telematic box module 2
18127222023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 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.
S21080001632023-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
08072212023-01-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DDM and PDM with the latest available software. This software is for vehicles on the RRT VIN List is to improve the function and reliability of the power windows operation.
08-234-222023-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING; PARKING BRAKE; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. ? Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missing from radio, no connected services working.** ? Lost radio presets. ? SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. ? Incorrect navigation address/location/directions. ? Lost navigation settings. ? SXM icon inoperative (D-Truck). ? Radio display screen is black when the ignition is on (Rear View Camera (RVC) not affected (D-Truck)). ? Radio freeze intermittent (RVC not affected (D-Truck)). ? Wireless connectivity pair or connection issue (D-Truck). ? Radio channel changes by itself (D-Truck). ? Backup camera has black display screen, or Only displays Check Entire Surroundings with black screen (occurs when vehicle is shifted immediately to reverse upon key-on before RVC signal is received, recoverable with key cycle) (D-Truck). ? High pitch chime noise (D-Truck). ? Contact list not loading (D-Truck). ? ?Device Not Supported? message (D-Truck). ? Remote app inoperative (D-Truck). ? Travel-Link fuel price incorrect (D-Truck). ? Backup camera gridlines missing (D-Truck). ? Unable to adjust volume (D-Truck). ? Radio may reset/reboots, turn itself off and then back on again (D-Truck). ? High pitch squeal, pop or humming sound coming from all of the speakers (WK RU Only). ? Radio display screen is black, intermittent (RVC not affected (WK RU Only)). ? Radio freeze intermittent (RVC not affected (WK RU Only)). ? Navigation stuck on loading screen or not appearing at all (WK RU Only). ? Radios resets when a wireless connectivity paired phone receives two text messages one after another simultaneously after approximately seven seconds. (ABD sales code). ? Speaker crackling noise on non amplified vehicles (WK RU, UAV Only). ? Active cal
S2008000186REVA2023-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Control Module (ECM) Flash Failure, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1601 ? ECU Application Software Code 1 Missing Or Corrupted
S2208000080RevA2023-01-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; 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
S22080000802023-01-09. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; 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
S22080000112023-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE. Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging
S17080001182023-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
S22080000682023-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?Device Not Supported? Message on the radio screen
2101922REVA2022-12-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. Poor shift quality, with light pedal.(Sales Codes ETM and ETN Only). Poor shift quality, 32-48 kph (20-30 mph), at low rpm with light to medium pedal apply, typically tipping in from zero pedal.(Sales Codes ETM and ETN Only). Coasting shift bump with exhaust brake and/or tow/haul active.(Sales Codes ETM and ETN Only). Poor shift quality, often when increasing pedal during a shift.(Sales Code ESB Only). Squawk/chirp/squeak type noise during a 3-4 upshift.(D2 Only). Poor 1-2 upshift quality.(D2 with ETM or DD/DP with Sales Code ESB Only). 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.
S228A0000282022-12-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw
S2208000153RevA2022-12-12. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tire Pressure Lamp Flashing, No Tire Pressures Displayed, ?Tire Pressure Module (TPM) System Unavailable? Message Displayed on Cluster

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