2016 Ram 5500 Technical Service Bulletins

313 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Ram 5500. 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.

• 10222928Jan 1, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10218576Aug 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Fuel system. Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. 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: P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector…
• 10230189Jul 14, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10221603Jul 14, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10230183Jul 9, 2021Electrical system. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
• 10221597Jul 9, 2021Electrical system. No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
• 10230180Jul 6, 2021Engine cooling. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
• 10221594Jul 6, 2021Engine cooling. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
• 10221285Jun 17, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10212475Jun 17, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10212473Jun 16, 2021Engine cooling. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
• 10221266Jun 11, 2021Electrical system. No Start, No Crank
• 10221228Jun 9, 2021Electrical system. WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content
• 10229993May 19, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
• 10223381May 19, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
• 10229988May 5, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
• 10223376May 5, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
• 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
• 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.
• 10220922Mar 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.
• 10224022Nov 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
• 10229341Jul 24, 2020Equipment. 6.7L New Oil Usage Information This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2019 and newer HD Trucks. The following information is intended to eliminate confusion.
• 10221771Jul 24, 2020Other or unknown, Equipment. 6.7L New Oil Usage Information This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2019 and newer HD Trucks. The following information is intended to eliminate confusion.
• 10223559Jun 30, 2020Lane departure. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
• 10177476Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement
• 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
• 10175733Apr 21, 2020Fuel system. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
• 10175674Apr 17, 2020Steering. Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
• 10173328Feb 26, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
• 10170314Dec 11, 2019Suspension. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed.
• 10220113Nov 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Air bags…. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the followingDTC has been set:U1111-00 - Lost Odometer Message(DD, DF, and DP with Diesel Engine Only).
• 10220059Nov 21, 2019Equipment. Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash
• 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220098Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169246Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10220063Nov 13, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error
• 10220078Nov 2, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles)
• 10220071Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10169219Nov 1, 2019Fuel system, Engine. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10166537Aug 7, 2019Equipment. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.

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