NHTSA Service Bulletin 11024054: 2025 Ram 4500
Official manufacturer communication context for 2025 Ram 4500, 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 *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** **P0263 - 00 Cylinder 1 Contribution/balance. P0266 - 00 Cylinder 2 Contribution-balance. P0269 - 00 Cylinder 3 Contribution/balance. P0272 - 00 Cylinder 4 Contribution/balance. P0275 - 00 Cylinder 5 Contribution/balance. P0278 - 00 Cylinder 6 Contribution/balance. P026B - 00 Injection Timing Performance. P020A - 00 Cylinder 1 Injection Timing. P020B - 00 Cylinder 2 Injection Timing. P020C - 00 Cylinder 3 Injection Timing. P020D - 00 Cylinder 4 Injection Timing. P020E - 00 Cylinder 5 Injection Timing. P020F - 00 Cylinder 6 Injection Timing. P06B9 - 00 Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. P06BA - 00 Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. P06BB - 00 Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. P06BC - 00 Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. P06BD - 00 Cylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. P06BE - 00 Cylinder 6 Glow Plug Circuit Performance. P0072 - 00 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit "A" Low. P0087 - 00 Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. P2540 - 00 Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. P2543 - 00 Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Intermittent. P20EE - 00 SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1 Catalyst 1. P203F - 00 Reductant Level Too Low. P2698 - 00 Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Injector "A" Performance.** P1C54 - 00 SCR NOX Catalyst Missing. P056E - 00 Cold Start Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control "A" Performance. P242F - 00 Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451 - 00 Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P0234 - 00 Turbocharger Overboost Condition. P20E8 - 00 Reductant Pressure Too Low. P208B - 00 Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: **Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level gauge inaccuracy. Poor cold start performance. Unable to initiate manual Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regen through EVIC.** Unable to engage Power Take-Off (PTO) in mobile condition while the vehicle is moving, but has no issue engaging PTO while the vehicle is stationary. Engine stalls under high PTO loads at high altitudes. PTO does not work during the split-shaft mode. Engine/Cab shake during engine shutdown. PTO light not blinking when PTO disengaged. Poor engine starting performance. DEF level gauge fluctuations. In cold conditions the engine automatically increases idle speed when in Park to help with warm-up. Once warmed up, it returns to normal idle speed. If the engine is cycling in and out of this elevated idle speed condition, the customer could complain that its not behaving properly. Poor alternator charging and battery life **This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.**
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 11024054?
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** **P0263 - 00 Cylinder 1 Contribution/balance. P0266 - 00 Cylinder 2 Contribution-balance. P0269 - 00 Cylinder 3 Contribution/balance. P0272 - 00 Cylinder 4 Contribution/balance. P0275 - 00 Cylinder 5.
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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