2016 Ram 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

604 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Ram 1500. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10074995Feb 11, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118796Feb 10, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Molding, Windshield Garnish Before replacing any of these part numbers, call Michael Siciliano on (cell) 815-323- 9962. If no answer and if you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes please continue with the normal repair.~
• 10219697Feb 5, 2016Body and structure. The customer may describe the tailgate making contact with the passenger side outer box panel
• 10215059Feb 5, 2016Engine cooling. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest
• 10209548Feb 5, 2016Body and structure. The customer may describe the tailgate making contact with the passenger side outer box panel
• 10120532Feb 5, 2016Body and structure. Tailgate Contacting Pickup Box Panel When Closing This bulletin involves adjusting the passenger side outer box flange. The customer may describe the tailgate making contact with the passenger side outer box panel.
• 10074994Feb 5, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121924Jan 27, 2016Equipment. Bumper Step Pad Customer may notice the center section of the step pad is not sitting flat. It will appear raised either left or right of center. Please photograph the condition, measure the gap between the bumper and step pad. Then contact Mihaela Colfescu via cell (248) 841-5736 with this information. We may want to have the whole bumper assembly returned for study. ~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit…
• 10121930Jan 26, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up. · Back up display may not turn off. · Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. · Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea…
• 10121927Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
• 10121922Jan 26, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain Control Module If a PCM/ECM is being replaced due to liquid being present inside of the PCM/ECM electrical connector(s) on a 2015-2016 model year 5.7L Hemi DS, D2, DD, DJ or DX truck, please call Lou Nigro at cell (810) 293-3858. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~
• 10215118Jan 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
• 10119632Jan 14, 2016Electrical system. Flash: 5.7L and 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P1D73 - Active…
• 10074395Jan 14, 2016Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10218073Jan 6, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
• 10215107Jan 6, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
• 10121902Jan 6, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition other customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
• 10074390Jan 6, 2016Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10160056Dec 19, 2015Equipment. Center Console Lid Binding This bulletin involves adding a rubber bumper to the console lid. The customer may describe a binding, hesitation or audible clicking condition when the center console lid is being opened or closed.
• 10159998Dec 16, 2015Vehicle speed control. Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault.
• 10218013Dec 15, 2015Brakes, Other or unknown. Incorrectly Installed Rear Brake Caliper
• 10215047Dec 15, 2015Brakes. Incorrectly Installed Rear Brake Caliper
• 10160046Dec 15, 2015Brakes. Incorrectly Installed Rear Brake Caliper This bulletin involves inspecting both rear brake caliper hoses for being kinked or rubbing. Some vehicles may have been built with the rear brake caliper installed 360° incorrectly onto the caliper adapter mounting bracket.
• 10074210Dec 15, 2015Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10160038Dec 11, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Splash Screen Displays Incorrect Logo In The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This bulletin involves a vehicle reconfiguration for proper operation of the Instrument Cluster display. The customer may notice the splash screen is incorrectly displaying a Lonestar logo (Fig. 1) in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when the vehicle is first started and it should be displaying the Big Horn…
• 10160036Dec 10, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Water Entering Passenger Side Windshield Area This bulletin involves applying clear seam sealer to the passenger side windshield area and pillar. The customer may experience wet carpet in the right front footwell. This condition may be due to a sealant void between the windshield and the roof pillar.
• 10160019Dec 4, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition other customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following…
• 10160018Dec 4, 2015Exterior lighting. Headlamps are out of alignment. This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps to specified alignment. The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment.
• 10159965Nov 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or…
• 10159942Nov 17, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or…
• 10159935Nov 13, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. RA1 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software on the RA1 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Radio may reset, turn itself off and then back on again. All Symptom Listed Below Are For 2013 Vehicles Only: ? Radio may be muted.
• 10074205Nov 11, 2015Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10218056Nov 10, 2015Equipment. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
• 10215090Nov 10, 2015Equipment. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
• 10159922Nov 10, 2015Equipment. Cross Threaded Antenna Nut This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and Radio Antenna Nut due to cross threading during assembly. Upon inspection, the technician may find the radio antenna nut is cross threaded on the radio antenna base/cable assembly.
• 10218057Nov 4, 2015Equipment. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
• 10215091Nov 4, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and
• 10159901Nov 4, 2015Equipment. Cross Threaded Antenna Nut This bulletin involves the replacement of the Radio Antenna Base/Cable Assembly and Radio Antenna Nut due to cross threading during assembly. Upon inspection, the technician may find the radio antenna nut is cross threaded on the radio antenna base/cable assembly.
• 10159900Nov 3, 2015Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Remote Start Is Inoperative, Remote Start Cancelled Hood Open Message Displayed In EVIC This bulletin involves adjusting the hood latch. The customer may describe that the remote start is inoperative with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) message displayed, ?Remote Start Cancelled Hood Open?.
• 10151698Oct 28, 2015Steering. Title 68245351AB: Switch - Steering Wheel Lt Start Date: 10/27/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of follow ing part number: 68245351AB. See the attached file for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 November, 2015…
• 10217434Oct 27, 2015Brakes, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 845RE Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the following symptom/condition(s): ? Hesitation while driving during a rolling stop. ? Poor quality kick down shift into lower gears.
• 10216196Oct 27, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Brakes. Flash: 845RE Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the following symptom/condition(s): ? Hesitation while driving during a rolling stop. ? Poor quality kick down shift into lower gears.
• 10151777Oct 27, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 845RE Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. The customer may describe one or more of the following symptom/condition(s): ? Hesitation while driving during a rolling stop. ? Poor quality kick down shift into lower gears.
• 10151697Oct 23, 2015Body and structure. Title 05182600AC: Molding Assy - RR Door LWR RT Start Date: 10/23/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part number: 05182600AC. See the attached file for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 November, 2015…
• 10151696Oct 23, 2015Engine. Title Filter - Engine Oil Start Date: 10/23/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part number: 68109834AA. Replacement part number is: 68229402AA. 68229402AA is designed to work on both DS and W K with 3.0L Ecodiesel(EXF)in NAFTA. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using…
• 10151695Oct 22, 2015Equipment. Title 68260866AB: Module Kit - Occupant Classification Start Date: 10/22/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68260866AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 November, 2015. Return any open…
• 10151694Oct 19, 2015Air bags. Title Control Module - Air Bag Electronic Control w/side Capability Start Date: 10/19/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: 68085880AD, 68085880AF, 68085881AE, 68085881AF, 68085881AG. Replacement part numbers are: 68085880AG, and 68085881AH. Please return suspect parts back to…
• 10151693Oct 19, 2015Fuel system. Title 68146401AA: Tube - Fuel Filler Start Date: 10/19/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part number: 68146401AA. See the attached file for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 09 November, 2015. Return any…
• 10151699Oct 18, 2015Equipment. Title MasterShield Products Start Date: 10/28/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having MasterShield Products in stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers: 82212074, 82212075, 82212076, 82212077, 82212078, & 82213598 . Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 18 November, 2015. Return…
• 10151700Oct 17, 2015Brakes. Title Inspection and Return: Hydro-Booster, - Power Brake. Start Date: 10/27/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of part numbers: 68144663AA, 52013874AE. See the attached file for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17…

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