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RAM 1500 2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin 18-068-20 REV. A · NHTSA communication 10181619 · issued Sep 18, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2017
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. 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) have been set:P1D30-00 - Oil Viscosity Too Low.Attempting to clear the DTC P1D30-00 will be unsuccessful. P2453-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance. P0401-00 - EGR Flow Insufficient Detected. P0133-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P20EE-00 -

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.