RAM 1500 2017 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 18-068-20 · NHTSA communication 10180279 · issued Aug 26, 2020
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2017
model years
1
vehicle entries
Official summary
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P1D30-00 - Oil Viscosity Too Low. Attempting to clear the DTC will be unsuccessful. P2453-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance. P0401-00 - EGR Flow Insufficient Detected. P0133-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P20EE-00 - SC
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.