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.

• 10223438May 17, 2021Seats. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10223278May 17, 2021Body and structure. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10198372May 17, 2021Seats. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10230029May 11, 2021Engine. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
• 10223417May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
• 10223257May 11, 2021Engine. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
• 10198351May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
• 10221168Apr 26, 2021Fuel system. Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
• 10194021Apr 26, 2021Fuel system. Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
• 10221154Apr 17, 2021Electrical system. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
• 10221153Apr 17, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process
• 10194007Apr 17, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
• 10221152Apr 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process
• 10221150Apr 16, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
• 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage.
• 10220923Mar 31, 2021Electronic stability control, Suspension. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
• 10220922Mar 31, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10190670Mar 31, 2021Suspension. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
• 10190669Mar 31, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10190667Mar 31, 2021Engine cooling. Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.
• 10190589Mar 31, 2021Engine cooling. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L except for model year 2014 vehicles with leak concern: 1) Ensure the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) Cap O-ring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. 2) If replacing the (OFA) due to a leak detected between (OFA) and block. Ensure the torque on the 5 bolts are torqued to 12nm. If not record the actual values…
• 10220921Mar 30, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
• 10190668Mar 30, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
• 10220496Feb 24, 2021Brakes. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
• 10188620Feb 24, 2021Equipment, Brakes. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
• 10220561Feb 20, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
• 10188765Feb 20, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
• 10220611Feb 12, 2021Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel system. Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit This informational bulletin is to make technicians aware that an EVAP dual vapor canister filter kit(Mopar part #68478013AA)is available in place of the OEM single vapor canister filter.This kit should not be installed on vehicles driven in normal conditions that are not subjected to the below symptom/conditions.
• 10220578Feb 12, 2021Engine cooling. SAFETY RECALL W58 - LOSS OF CRANK POSITION Overlap with V08/V11/V16 Population
• 10188815Feb 12, 2021Fuel system. Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit This informational bulletin is to make technicians aware that an EVAP dual vapor canister filter kit(Mopar part #68478013AA)is available in place of the OEM single vapor canister filter.This kit should not be installed on vehicles driven in normal conditions that are not subjected to the below symptom/conditions.
• 10188782Feb 12, 2021Engine cooling. SAFETY RECALL W58 - LOSS OF CRANK POSITION Overlap with V08/V11/V16 Population
• 10215879Jan 16, 2021Engine cooling. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
• 10187058Jan 16, 2021Engine cooling. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
• 10187654Dec 17, 2020Vehicle speed control, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Cruise Control Inoperative.
• 10224028Nov 10, 2020Fuel system, Air bags, Exterior lighting. (Rev. A) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated. Service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System ? See Dealer Soon Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Along With Possible Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P241D - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown.
• 10184705Nov 10, 2020Engine cooling, Fuel system, Equipment. (Rev. A) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated. Service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System ? See Dealer Soon Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Along With Possible Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P241D - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown.
• 10184405Nov 10, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. (Rev. A) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated. Service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System ? See Dealer Soon Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Along With Possible Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P241D - SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown.
• 10224024Nov 5, 2020Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera). (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
• 10224022Nov 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
• 10184701Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting. (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
• 10184699Nov 5, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
• 10184401Nov 5, 2020Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain. (Rev. B) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
• 10184399Nov 5, 2020Electrical system. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
• 10223987Oct 27, 2020Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
• 10183098Oct 27, 2020Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
• 10223967Oct 10, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set::If the customer has any concerns with the transfer case or if the tech performs any repairs on the…
• 10183078Oct 10, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set::If the customer has any concerns with the transfer case or if the tech performs any repairs on the…
• 10181560Sep 29, 2020Fuel system. External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
• 10181577Sep 24, 2020Fuel system. (Revision A): P2463-00-DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - SOOT ACCUMLATION
• 10181513Sep 23, 2020Fuel system. Power Distribution Center If the PDC is being replaced due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.

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