NHTSA Service Bulletin 11026646: 2024-2026 Ram 1500
Official manufacturer communication context for 2024-2026 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.
2024-2025 DT with DTC P0070 OR P0073 If Mirror Ambient Temperature Sensor (AATS) isnot reading temp correctly or setting DTC P0073, P0070 - allow the sensor to updateproperly by driving the vehicle at highway speeds (above 20 MPH) for several miles (15minutes). This ensures sufficient airflow and temperature sampling for accurate readings. If the temperature still does not update, proceed with standard diagnostic procedures. 2025-2026 DT with DTC P0071 AND P0073 (vehicles built on or between 07/01/2025 -07/29/2025 - If BOTH DTCs are present, before replacing the sensor, refer to the latest TSBin Service Library for additional repair procedure(s). - If NO DTC is present, but temperatureshown in the cluster/radio is higher than expected, allow the sensor to update properly bydriving the vehicle at highway speeds (above 20 MPH) for several miles (15 minutes). Thisensures sufficient airflow and temperature sampling for accurate readings. If thetemperature still does not update, proceed with standard diagnostic procedures.
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 11026646?
2024-2025 DT with DTC P0070 OR P0073 If Mirror Ambient Temperature Sensor (AATS) isnot reading temp correctly or setting DTC P0073, P0070 - allow the sensor to updateproperly by driving the vehicle at highway speeds (above 20 MPH) for several miles (15minutes). This ensures sufficient airflow and temperature sampling for accurate readings. If the temperature still does not update, proceed with standard diagnostic.
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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