NHTSA Service Bulletin 10248928: 2023 Ram 1500
Official manufacturer communication context for 2023 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 R255.45.06 USB Software Update The customer may experience one or more of the following: No sound heard when Assist & SOS Call is established. Balance/Fade does not stay on when setup by one press. Wireless Phone interface freezes after User accepts incoming call when in a conference call. System switches to Wireless after key cycle, profile change, theme change, or theme mode change. After overnight sleep cycle defrost vent and dash vent are cut off due to duplicate front defrost. Surround sound image loads incorrectly when activating with Android Auto?. Radio plays different SXM? station than user selected. After a software update, previously added widgets to Shortcuts show up as "Couldnt add widget". SXM? presets greyed out, non-functional and audio intermittently fades in and out. Switch between the Cargo Camera screen and the AUX camera screen while switching between Night/Day modes, camera image may not be displayed (Rearview camera functions normally). Deleting songs from Artist & Song Notifications, then Sports announcement displayed and 9X9 to cancel freezes screen (Rearview camera functions normally). After a long sleep cycle, the left menu bar showing SXM? station categories (i.e. For You, Music, Sports, News, Presets) does not display all categories. When playing SXM?, after switching to a profile with a different Theme Mode, starting Bus Sleep cycle causes Presets Shown to change from 20 to 15 (Rearview camera functions normally). When call received from another vehicle, the voice of the receiving end is echoed back, the callers vehicle has no echo issue. No response from Browse hard key when SXM? source is selected. Screen graphics/Theme - Shortcut widgets show up as "Loading", even after full sleep cycle. Android Auto? - Call duration displayed on status bar notification area is different than the actual duration. Widget view and Android Auto? screen are showing correct. Back Camera Icon is grayed out and its not accessible from
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 10248928?
Radio R255.45.06 USB Software Update The customer may experience one or more of the following: No sound heard when Assist & SOS Call is established. Balance/Fade does not stay on when setup by one press. Wireless Phone interface freezes after User accepts incoming call when in a conference call. System switches to Wireless after key cycle, profile change, theme change, or theme mode change. After overnight sleep.
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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