# Service bulletin 18\-012\-13

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10216270
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-07\-25
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-012\-13
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-06
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

FLASH: Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available. This latest Service Bulletin \(SB\) will include:Improvements To Prevent Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) Illumination For: P061A \- ETC LEVEL 2 TORQUE PERFORMANCE P229F \- AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE \- BANK 1 SENSOR 2 P2453 \- DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE P2609 \- INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE P1123 \- POWER TAKE OFF SYSTEM MONITOR CONTROL ERROR U010E \- LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID CONTROL UNIT U059F \- INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM NOx SENSOR "B" P20EE \- SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD \- BANK 1; for DTC's set at highway speed and/or high load drive cycles Vehicles with DTC P20EE set in conditions other than highway speed and/or high load drive cycles should have normal diagnostics performed Enhanced Diagnostics For: Selective Catalyst Reduction \(SCR\) efficiency diagnostic improvements.Other Updates: Too frequent regeneration readiness improvement Correct CAC out voltage in WiTech Add ability to read EMP sensor value in WiTech Enable EMP deicing algorithm Display correct crankcase pressure in WiTech Display correct EGR position in WiTech Improve idle shutdown messages \- extra message removed Display correct alternator voltage in WiTech Idle shutdown message on EVIC. Turbo protection feature \(Not displayed if vehicle is in park or no vehicle speed\). Limits RPM at cold ambient to prevent turbo damage. Scan tool display updates. Correct operation of remote PTO. System robustness improvements.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10216270-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10216270-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P061A, P1123, P20EE, P229F, P2453, P2609, U010E, U059F

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 DODGE RAM 3500
- 2012 DODGE RAM 4500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- [16V739000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V739000.md), 2016-10-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- [14V635000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V635000.md), 2014-10-08: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- [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

- [112906](/bulletins/11034373.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. BEARING \- CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- [112906](/bulletins/11034337.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. BEARING \- CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- [106241](/bulletins/11021585.md), 2025-08-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME
- [104974](/bulletins/11019776.md), 2025-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME
- [103774](/bulletins/11017451.md), 2025-05-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAMP \- DOME
- [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
- [S2408000078](/bulletins/11004993.md), 2024-07-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module \(TIPM\) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number \(VIN\) Current and Active

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