NHTSA Service Bulletin 10228025: 2019 Ram 1500
Official manufacturer communication context for 2019 Ram 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates RAM 1500 PickupThis bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North America, APAC, EMEA and LATAM. This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.6L V6 24V VVT Etorque Engine Upgrade I (Sales Code ERG). Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs have been set: P0607 - ECU Internal Performance. P04FC - Crankcase ventilation system performance. U1817 - Lost Communication With Hybrid Powertrain Control Module On D-PT. U0074 - Dedicated Powertrain D-PT Can Bus Off. P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) to determine ifa leak is present in the system. P06EF - Engine Restart Performance. P0175 - Fuel System 2/1 Rich. P258B - Electronic Vacuum Pump Performance. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. C0062 - Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor. In addition, customers may experience one or more of the following concerns: A 2-3 kmh (1-2 mph) difference between cruise set speed and the actualvehicle speed (APAC, EMEA and LATAM Only). An inability to tap up cruise control in kph/mph increments. A rough idle during engine warm-up condition. A hesitation during aggressive accelerations after an Electronic Stop/Start(ESS) event and the engine is not fully at warm operational temperature. Engine RPM erratic and or bucking, when accelerating after slowing down. Occasional engine shut off while shifting from 4WD low to 2WD. Improvements to the vacuum pump cycle time. Rough idle after cold start.
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
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10228025?
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates RAM 1500 PickupThis bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North America, APAC, EMEA and LATAM. This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.6L V6 24V VVT Etorque Engine Upgrade I (Sales Code ERG). Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more.
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.
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