NHTSA Service Bulletin 10239929: 2022 Ram 1500
Official manufacturer communication context for 2022 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.
Radio S26.17 USB Software Update The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Blank screen (Rear view camera is not affected and will still function normally). ? Battery drain. ? Radio resets (Rear view camera will still function normally). ? Wireless connectivity device disconnect. ? CarPlayT icon does not appear in device manager. ? Climate icon missing. ? Audio disruptions. ? SXMT inoperative. ? Audio muted. ? Passenger screen blank. ? Passenger screen apps missing. ? Missing profiles icon. ? Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) displays incorrect audio source. ? Radio is slow to respond. ? Trailer tire pressure configurations deleted. ? Steering wheel controls skipping SXMT channels. ? Recent calls not displayed. ? Phone audio playing with ignition off. ? SXM radio application missing (North America Only). ? Navigation screen is blank. ? Media page screen is frozen. ? With forward camera, ?Check Entire Surroundings? verbiage is
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 10239929?
Radio S26.17 USB Software Update The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Blank screen (Rear view camera is not affected and will still function normally). ? Battery drain. ? Radio resets (Rear view camera will still function normally). ? Wireless connectivity device disconnect. ? CarPlayT icon does not appear in device manager. ? Climate icon missing. ? Audio disruptions. ? SXMT inoperative. ?.
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
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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