# Service bulletin 68332810A

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: 10191455
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 68332810A
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-09\-07
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY \- The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10191455-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10191455-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 1998 to 2009 DODGE RAM 1500
- 1998 to 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
- 1998 to 2009 DODGE RAM 3500
- 2006 to 2009 DODGE RAM 4500
- 2006 to 2009 DODGE RAM 5500
- 1998 DODGE RAM B250
- 1998 to 1999 DODGE RAM CLUB CAB
- 2002 DODGE RAM CLUB CAB
- 2001 to 2003 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB
- 2006 DODGE RAM SRT\-10
- 1998 to 2003 DODGE RAM VAN
- 2001 DODGE RAM VAN 2500
- 1998 to 2003 DODGE RAM WAGON
- 2012 redundant \-DODGE RAM 1500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [08V641000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V641000.md), 2008-12-05: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- [2002107](/recalls/tc/2002107.md), 2002-07-06: Engine
- [1998187](/recalls/tc/1998187.md), 1998-09-22: Engine
- [98V209000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V209000.md), 1998-09-08: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- [98V207000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V207000.md), 1998-09-08: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [9003215](/bulletins/10229181.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non\-EGR applications. An EGR Block\-Off Plate \(53032739AA\) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non\-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block\-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
- [68332810](/bulletins/10223854.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service \- Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY \- The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T\-joints.\~ 2. Fill the T\-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2\-mm \[0.063\-in\] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.\~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket\(s\) onto the oil pan flange.\~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2\-mm \[0.063\-in\] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.\~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m \[21 ft. lbs.\].
- [9003215](/bulletins/10223602.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non\-EGR applications. An EGR Block\-Off Plate \(53032739AA\) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non\-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block\-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
- [9002887](/bulletins/10223599.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.\~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.\~ Solenoid packs with a white connector are used with 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Solenoid packs with a gray connector are used with 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.
- [9004207](/bulletins/10223511.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. AIR DAM, Front, With Actuator \(Active Air Dam\) Prior to replacing this part, please call FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
- [9004350](/bulletins/10220837.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T\-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.
- [18\-022\-13](/bulletins/10215990.md), 2022-07-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT\>Service Info.
- [R2118796A](/bulletins/10191460.md), 2021-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- [9004350](/bulletins/10190584.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T\-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.
- [18\-022\-13](/bulletins/10188685.md), 2021-03-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; EQUIPMENT. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT\>Service Info.

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