Swapping EGR in Dodge Ram

This bulletin applies to 2016 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickups and 3500/4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles, built on or before June 10, 2016, equipped with a 6.4L Heavy Duty V8 Hemi.

This bulletin applies to 2016 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickups and 3500/4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles, built on or before June 10, 2016, equipped with a 6.4L Heavy Duty V8 Hemi. The customer may complain about an engine hesitation and/or stumbling, which might involve the EGR valve.

Using a mirror, view the EGR valve and record the serial number on the repair order.  The EGR serial number replacement list is located on the TechCONNECT Home page. If the serial number on the valve appears on the list, replace it with P/N 04627465AF, along with a tube gasket  04627612AA.

1) EGR valve. 2) EGR valve information tag. 

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Mike Mavrigian

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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