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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11028763: 2026 Ram 4500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2026 Ram 4500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

11028763NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

2affected product rows

90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): 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. 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. 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). While using the remote Power Take-Off (PTO) feature, the PTO may not engage or resume operation properly, after disengaging: 1. Engine is running with PTO engaged. 2. Operator is using the equipment, for example a bucket attachment. 3. Operator gets in position, then uses remote start/stop button to turn truck off while they perform a task. 4. The task is completed, then operator is ready to move the bucket so they use remote start/stop to start the engine. 5. The engine starts but PTO does not automatically re-engage so the equipment doesnt operate. 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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

Ram45002026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Ram55002026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

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 11028763?

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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