# Service bulletin N26060613

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: 10189172
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-03\-22
- Manufacturer's number: N26060613
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-06\-06
- NHTSA component: AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N26060613 Chrysler Group LLC \(Chrysler\) announced a safety recall on certain 2012 model year \(DP\) 4500/5500 series RAM 4x4 Trucks. Some of the above trucks may have a front axle with improper axle tube\-to\-differential housing welds. If the axle tube welds fail, the front axle differential housing could rotate relative to the axle tubes. This could cause the front propeller shaft to bind up or fracture the front propeller shaft universal joint. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to either replace the front axle or install an axle brace to prevent differential housing rotation. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10189172-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10189172-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Air bags, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 DODGE RAM 4500
- 2012 DODGE 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
- [15V459000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V459000.md), 2015-07-22: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- [13V344000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V344000.md), 2013-08-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [13V239000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V239000.md), 2013-06-04: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- [13V038000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V038000.md), 2013-02-06: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [102307](/bulletins/11012351.md), 2025-01-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. GEAR \- REACTION SUN
- [102387](/bulletins/11012318.md), 2025-01-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. SEAL \- OUTPUT SHAFT
- [102389](/bulletins/11012314.md), 2025-01-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. SEAL \- OUTPUT SHAFT
- [101232](/bulletins/11010205.md), 2024-11-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Plate \- Planetary
- [1801214](/bulletins/10229947.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. \(PCM\) with new software
- [1805014](/bulletins/10229886.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Drone or Vibration Present During MDS Operation This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. New PCM software is being released to address a customer?s concern of a drone or vibration type condition while driving at highway speeds during MDS \(Multiple Displacement System\) operation.In addition, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: Improved Electronic Voltage Regulator control to more precisely maintain system voltage. Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator\(EAOCI\) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. \(Only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than \-20°F\(\-29°C\)\).
- [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
- [1810516](/bulletins/10223847.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest available software. Updated OBD monitors to support the new regulations scope and requirements for Mexico \(Regulation NOM042\).
- [1810016](/bulletins/10223814.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements 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 Codes have been set: U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module \(BCM\) \(12 MY DJ only\) P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire.The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than \-20°F\(\-29°C\). P2008 \- Short Runner Valve \(SRV\) Control Circuit. P1004 \- Short Runner Valve Control Performance. P2016 \- Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low. P2017 \- Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High. P0456 \- Evap System Small Leak\(applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine\): Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions \(switching to gasoline mode too often\). Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode. Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps.Also software enhancements were made to improve transmission durability.

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