# Service bulletin D\-13\-31

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10068590
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-06\-02
- Manufacturer's number: D\-13\-31
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-07\-31
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## NHTSA's summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 RAM 3500
- 2013 RAM 4500
- 2013 RAM 5500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S1709000010](/bulletins/10229031.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear \(roller failure\) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
- [V51](/bulletins/10228020.md), 2022-12-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- [V51](/bulletins/10170368.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- [68211004A](/bulletins/10149016.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Shifter \- Automatic Trans Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Grzecki on cell \(248\) 379\- 0969. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order.
- [21\-013\-15](/bulletins/10144802.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Flash: AS69RC/AS66RC Transmission Shift And Diagnostic Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. Vehicles equipped with an AS69RC automatic transmission \(sales code DF2\) ? Less than desired towing performance while using cruise control. ? Harsh engagement while shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse, or park to reverse with vehicle still in motion \(rolling garage shift\). ? Transmission Oil Temperature light illumination during high engine and tow loads. ? Engine flare during 2\-1 tip in downshift. ? Less than desired shift quality during 6\-5, 5\-4 coasting downshifts. ? Delayed downshifts in Tow/Haul mode while driving down grades. ? Less than desired transmission shift performance when transitioning from low traction surface to high traction surfaces. \(i.e. ice covered road to clear pavement\). ? Harsh 2\-1 downshift. ? Less than desired shift points during light pedal and Wide Open Throttle \(WOT\) operation or while in Tow/Haul and engine brake modes. ? Delayed engagement when shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse, or park to reverse \(garage shifts\). ? Audible squawk noise on 4\-3 downshift. ? Poor vehicle acceleration in first gear with vehicle fully loaded. ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination with no defect found for Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P253D \- PTO Sense Circuit High. AS66RC automatic transmission \(sales code DF3\) ? Transmission Oil Temperature light illumination during high engine and tow loads. ? Less than desired towing performance while using cruise control. ? Harsh engagement while shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse, or park to reverse with vehicle still in motion \(rolling garage shift\) ? Engine flare during 2\-1 tip in downshift. ? Less than desired shift quality during 6\-5, 5\-4 coasting downshifts.
- [18\-001\-14](/bulletins/10136915.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: MIL Illumination P0456\- Evap System Small Leak This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: ? P0456 \- Evap System Small Leak
- [21\-025\-16](/bulletins/10121640.md), 2017-11-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Transmission Torque Converter Replacement After Drone Noise Verification This bulletin involves test driving the vehicle to listen for audible ?drone? noise at approximately 2,000 RPM. If drone noise is verified, normal torque converter replacement should be performed. The customer may describe a ?heavy droning noise? coming from the vehicle at an engine speed range of 1,800 RPM to 2,000 RPM with mid to deep throttle applied.
- [18\-001\-14](/bulletins/10062989.md), 2016-04-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
- [SB\-18\-004\-14](/bulletins/10055429.md), 2014-05-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). DODGE: REPAIR PROCEDURE PROVIDED DUE TO MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES \(DTC\), THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP \(MIL\) ILLUMINATED, WITH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE \(PCM\) NEW SOFTWARE. MODEL 2014 DODGE RAM PICK UP. \*PE

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