NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10220589: 2020 Ram 1500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Ram 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10220589 summary graphic for 2020 Ram 1500
10220589NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
92/100quality score

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 PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the followingDiagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:Change DTC number from P0101-00 to P0109-00 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Performance. P015E - Excessive Time to Enter Closed Loop Fuel Timing Control. P0534-00 - AC Refrigerant System A Charge Loss. P26FB-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Control Stuck Closed Bank 1. P04DB-00 - Crankcase Ventilation System Disconnected. P204F-00 - Reductant System Performance. P200A-00 - Intake Manifold Runner Performance - Bank 1. P200B-00 - Intake Manifold Runner Performance - Bank 2. P2D2D-00 - Cold Start Intake Manifold Runner Performance Bank 1. P2D2E-00 - Cold Start Intake Manifold Runner Performance Bank 2. P2199-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 / 2 Correlation. P22FA-00 - NOX Sensor Performance - Slow Response High To Low Bank 1 Sensor 1. P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. P0087-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. P0128-00 - Thermostat Rationality(additional software enhancement). P0300-00 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire(cold ambient temperature). P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(cold ambient temperature). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(cold ambient temperature). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(cold ambient temperature). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(cold ambient temperature). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(cold ambient temperature). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire (cold ambient temperature). P01CB-00 - Cylinder 1 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded. P01CC-00 - Cylinder 1 Injection Timing Performance - Over Advanced. P01CD-00 - Cylinder 2 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded. P01CE-00 - Cylinder 2 Injection Timing Performance - Over Advanced. P01CF-00 - Cylinder 3 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded.

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

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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 10220589?

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 that the followingDiagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:Change DTC number from P0101-00 to P0109-00 - Mass Air Flow Sensor Performance. P015E - Excessive.

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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