NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10188801: 2019 Ram 2500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019 Ram 2500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. 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:P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation . P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost(Additional Improvement for D2 ETM Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P0421-00 - Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck. P21C4-00 - Reductant Line Heater Relay Control Circuit High. P2560-00 - Engine Coolant Level Low. P2201-00 - Aftertreatment NOX Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P0604-00 - Internal Control Module Ram. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P0868-00 - Line Pressure Low (Module, Powertrain Control (PCM),(68RFE Only). P0740-00 - TCC Out Of Range. P218F-00 -Reductant No Flow Detected. P20EE - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P226C - Turbocharger Boost Control ?A? Slow Respo

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Ram25002019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram35002019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10188801?

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. 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:P20E8-00 - Reductant.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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