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.

• 10219876Jun 8, 2017Equipment. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 Only). HVAC…
• 10138901Jun 8, 2017Equipment. RA3 and RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following:?Navigation Failed? message is displayed. Navigation is inoperative or inaccurate. CD player will not play songs and/or locks up the radio. Clock will not automatically update to local time. Clock may be off by several hours. (RA3 Only). HVAC…
• 10219830Jun 7, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248)…
• 10138855Jun 7, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248)…
• 10140015Mar 31, 2017Equipment. Shop Certification Program Guidelines
• 10217524Mar 29, 2017Body and structure. Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy. Only replace the door hinge with the integral check device. Do not replace the simple hinge if it is not damaged it is not the source of the noise. Replacing it unnecessary and is an over-repair.
• 10140010Mar 29, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Cover - Roof Rack Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68212041AC,68141170AC,55112738AA.See attachmentsfor identifying suspect material. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 19April,2017.
• 10140009Mar 29, 2017Fuel system. Housing Assy - Fuel Filler Door Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68148794AH,68148794AF,68148794AD,68156453AH,68156453AF, 68156453AD,68161542AE,68161542AD.See attachment for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 19April,2017.
• 10140008Mar 29, 2017Seats, Equipment. Recliner - Stow and Go: Return Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allstock of following part numbers:68241568AB,68241568AC,68241569AB,68241569AC, 68241570AB,68241571A.Replacement part numbersare 68241568AD,68241569AD,68241570AD,68241571AD, which are in stock and available. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code…
• 10139997Mar 29, 2017Equipment. Park Assist Sensor 1) Active or Stored DTC of Signal Shape / Waveform Failure fault: B128E-25, B128F-25, B1290-25, B1291-25, B1292-25, B1293-25, B1295-25, B1296-25, B1297-25, and/or B1298-25, check for snow/mud/ice/obstruction and clean the Sensors, both front and back (behind bumper) of sensor.
• 10139992Mar 29, 2017Body and structure. Door Hinge Assembly Side door hinge noisy. Only replace the door hinge with the integral check device. Do not replace the simple hinge if it is not damaged it is not the source of the noise. Replacing it unnecessary and is an over-repair.
• 10140007Mar 27, 2017Interior lighting, Equipment. Molding Assy ?Frt door day light opening Rt/Lt: Return You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers: 57010364AI, 57010365AI, 57010504AJ, 57010505AJ, 68224368AB, 68224369AB. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
• 10140006Mar 27, 2017Engine, Engine cooling. 04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
• 10140014Mar 22, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Restriction Program - Cummins Enhanced Customer Satisfaction (ECS)
• 10140005Mar 21, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 55395241AG Weatherseal - Windshield to Cowl Please return allstock of following part numbers:55395241AG,55395241AE.Replacement ispart number 55395241AH which isin stock and available. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 12April,2017
• 10140013Mar 17, 2017Equipment. Essential Flash Management
• 10140004Mar 17, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. 04589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04589131AG, 04589243AG . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code…
• 10217521Mar 15, 2017Fuel system. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 [email protected], or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 [email protected] before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump…
• 10217520Mar 15, 2017Engine cooling. Gasket, Rocker Cover If you are replacing this gasket for an oil leak, please call Steve Alvarado @ (866) 799-1695 ext: 4720271 to arrange for Fastrac shipper
• 10139989Mar 15, 2017Engine cooling. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 [email protected], or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 [email protected] before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump…
• 10139988Mar 15, 2017Engine cooling. Gasket, Rocker Cover If you are replacing this gasket for an oil leak, please call Steve Alvarado @ (866) 799-1695 ext: 4720271 to arrange for Fastrac shipper
• 10140003Mar 14, 2017Electrical system. R4801865AC Alternator Assy - 220 Amp You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of part number R4801865AC. Replacement is part number 04801865AE which is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 04 April, 2017.
• 10139978Mar 8, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10140011Mar 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). DAPAP Requirements - Addition of Exterior Mirrors (Rev. A)
• 10139985Mar 1, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10215088Nov 3, 2016Vehicle speed control. Remote Start Is Inoperative, Remote Start Cancelled Hood Open Message Displayed In
• 10223862Sep 21, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C compressor Before replacing the AC compressor for noise or in-op. call one of the individuals below.~ Steve Rice at cell (248) 867 0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.
• 10223861Sep 14, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV), H-valve For D trucks only; When diagnosing an A/C system leak at the TXV (Thermal Expansion Valve, H-valve), do not replace the TXV unless it has been proven to be defective for function or for a leak. Instead replace just the O-ring(s) part number 05161806AA, 68046015AA, 68100682AA, 68100676AA. For any questions call Matt Mihm cell (248) 736-6542.
• 10223828Sep 14, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM module with the latest available software. Customers may describe the instrument cluster is illuminating by itself after the ignition has been off for an extended period of time (10 minutes or more).
• 10223855Sep 7, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this inspection. Inspect the sensor for a fluid coating on the sensor pins. Orange colored rain repellant can cause this fluid build-up. Clean the pins, drain the reservoir, and fill with Mopar approved washer fluid. Check to determine if the issue has…
• 10223854Sep 7, 2016Engine cooling. Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or…
• 10228156Aug 10, 2016Engine cooling. Rear Crank Shaft Oil Seal and Retainer Plate For Cummins equipped vehicles only;~ If you are working on a 2016 vehicle ONLY and are replacing the Rear Main Seal for oil leak, replace seal, retainer and gasket using PNs; 05086755A$, 05086754A$, 05015705A$. Remove the retainer with the seal installed. Please do not disturb seal in retainer when removing from engine.
• 10220272Aug 10, 2016Engine cooling. Rear Crank Shaft Oil Seal and Retainer Plate For Cummins equipped vehicles only;~ If you are working on a 2016 vehicle ONLY and are replacing the Rear Main Seal for oil leak, replace seal, retainer and gasket using PNs; 05086755A$, 05086754A$, 05015705A$. Remove the retainer with the seal installed. Please do not disturb seal in retainer when removing from engine.
• 10140210Aug 10, 2016Vehicle speed control. P/N 68111384AB: Inspect &Return: Switch - Speed Control You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return parts which have a pacakging date code of July 20th 2016. Reference pictures attached for suspect part identification. Please return parts backto your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31 August, 2016.
• 10140209Aug 10, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. 05187880AC - Inspect and Return: Relay Assy - Heater Intake Air You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05187880AC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31st August, 2016.
• 10140207Aug 10, 2016Exterior lighting. Inspect and Return: Lamp Assy - Tail Light Rt/L You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of following part numbers: 68110016AC, 68110016AD, 68110016AE, 68110017AD, 68236104AC, 68236105AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 31 August, 2016.
• 10140206Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. P/N 04573460 - Inspect &Return: Rocker Assy - Intake Valve RT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number 04573460 which have a packaging date of 2016-06-13. Reference attached picture for reference. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 29 August, 2016.
• 10140205Aug 6, 2016Equipment. 68103256AGReturn: Line Assy - A/C Suction and Liquid You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number 68103256AG packaged before 2016/08/01. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 29 August, 2016.
• 10140203Aug 5, 2016Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. 68160775AB: Inspect and Return: Switch - Outside Door Handle You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68160775AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 26 August, 2016.
• 10108543Jul 30, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "Transmission Torque Converter Replacement Due To Dislodged Snap Ring This bulletin involves replacing the torque converter after verifying that an internal snap ring has dislodged. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM)…
• 10121669Jul 13, 2016Equipment. MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly.
• 10121668Jul 13, 2016Engine cooling. Housing: Oil Filter Adapter Cummins equipped trucks ONLY; If you are replacing the oil filter adapter as a result of thread damage to the oil filter connector (Spud), DO NOT replace the entire adapter assembly. The oil filter connector is available separately (Part Number 04429355).~ If ordering an adapter due to some other issue, you must also order an oil bypass valve Mopar Part # 04797726AB, as these are not…
• 10121657Jul 6, 2016Engine cooling. Intake Manifold Gasket Intake Manifold Gaskets on Pentastar Upgrade (Sales Code ERC/ERF) are reusable provided they are not cut, torn or melted. The gaskets are not required by warranty to be replaced like they are on Pentastar Classic (ERB/EHB). The new gaskets are not interchangeable with Pentastar Classic Intake Manifold Gaskets.
• 10218271Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. Keyfob 2016 Vehicle Keyfobs with Passive Entry Keyless Go Feature - Engineering is investigating a keyfob unable to program or no function or low keyfob coin battery condition.~ Prior to replacing keyfob on MY16 vehicles, please contact Raja Charabuddi on cell (248) 202-7313. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10140103Jun 17, 2016Equipment. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68143886AA. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 11 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to [email protected].
• 10140102Jun 17, 2016Equipment, Exterior lighting. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68174065AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 11 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to [email protected].
• 10140101Jun 17, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04685719AI. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 11 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to [email protected].
• 10140100Jun 15, 2016Equipment. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: 68141880AH, 68141881AH, 68145625AI, 68145626AI, 68189480AF and replacement part numbers are 68141880AI, 68141881AI, 68145625AJ, 68145626AJ & 68189480AG respectively,which arein stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02…
• 10140099Jun 15, 2016Equipment. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part number: 05278632AF and replacement part number is 52030379AA which isin stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 05 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to…
• 10140098Jun 15, 2016Equipment. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of following part numbers: 1YG06JSCAC, 1YG06KEPAC, 1YG 06KFSAC, 1YG 06KGZAC, 1YG 06KBUAC and replacement part numbers are 1YG 1YG06KFSAD, 1YG 06KG ZAD, 1YG 06KBUAE respectively,which arein stockand available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 05 July…

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