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Ram Issue with Exhaust System

Dec. 15, 2021

This bulletin applies to 2016 RAM 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks, regarding inspecting the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve serial number and EGR replacement.

Information courtesy of Mitchell 1,

Mike Mavrigian

This bulletin applies to 2016 RAM 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 trucks, regarding inspecting the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve serial number and EGR replacement. This applies to vehicles built on or before June 10, 2016, equipped with a 6.4L heavy-duty V8 Hemi engine.

Identify and inspect the EGR valve and locate the serial number. The EGR serial number replacement list is located on the TechConnect home page. If the VIN is listed, perform the repair by replacing the EG valve kit P/N 04627465AF and EGR tube gasket P/N 04627612AA.

1) Bottom view of EGR; 2) EGR valve information tag. While installed, a mirror will be needed to read the tag.

About the Author

Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

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.