{"nhtsa_id":10121680,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2017-11-03","date":"2016-07-16","document_id":"18-066-16 REV. A","mfr_campaign":null,"replaces":null,"component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","mfr_system":null,"summary":"Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. Some customers may describe one or more of the following: MIL Illumination Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich (5.7L Engines). · P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich (5.7L Engines). Drivability Improvements: · MIL Lamp without DTC Active - Permanent Fault Code Issue (fix permanent fault code retention). · ASD Relay (to improve fuel pump relay initialization at key on). · Fuel pump relay operation at key on. · Engine seems to lacks power at high engine RPMs (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Shudder or shake condition on wide open throttle stab during downshift event (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · EVAP Diagnostic Enhancements. This diagnostic routine will be disabled while the vehicle is in decel fuel shut off mode.(3.7L/4.7L Engines only). · Audible knock sound on WOT launches (DJ/DD 5.7L Engines only). Transmission Improvements: · High engine RPMs needed before vehicle will upshift from 3rd to 4th. (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Harsh 1st to 2nd gear upshift (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Unexpected or busy downshift while coasting between 45-48 mph (72-77 kmh) (DS 5.7L Engines only).","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121680-9999.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121680-0001.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10121680","components":[{"id":"electrical","name":"Electrical system","parent":null},{"id":"fuel-system","name":"Fuel system","parent":null},{"id":"powertrain","name":"Transmission and driveline","parent":null}],"codes":["P2096","P2097","P2098","P2099"],"topics":[],"vehicles":[{"make":"DODGE","model":"DAKOTA","year_from":2010,"year_to":2011,"match":"exact","vehicle_ids":["2010_dodge_dakota","2011_dodge_dakota"]},{"make":"DODGE","model":"RAM 1500","year_from":2010,"year_to":2012,"match":"base","vehicle_ids":["2010_dodge_ram","2011_dodge_ram","2012_dodge_ram"]},{"make":"DODGE","model":"RAM 3500","year_from":2011,"year_to":2011,"match":"base","vehicle_ids":["2011_dodge_ram"]}],"as_of":"2026-10-19","note":"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.","attribution":[]}