# Service bulletin 03\-002\-17

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: 10219910
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-09\-15
- Manufacturer's number: 03\-002\-17
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-06\-24
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

## NHTSA's summary

Replace Rear Axle This bulletin involves replacing the rear axle assembly. If the vehicle is driven for a short period of time the rear axle may develop a whine noise.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10219910-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10219910-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 RAM 1500

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [9100229](/bulletins/10244356.md), 2023-10-30, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- [0807417A](/bulletins/10224764.md), 2022-10-24, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Headlamps and Wheel Alignment are out of Adjustment This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps and correcting wheel alignment to proper specifications. The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment, steering wheel is off\-center or may notice premature front tire wear.
- [2103817](/bulletins/10224749.md), 2022-10-24, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; SUSPENSION; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. Tighten Transmission Extension Housing Bolts This bulletin involves tightening the fasteners extension housing bolts to propertorque. Some customers may experience noise and vibration in vehicle. This is due to improperly torqued transmission extension housing attachmentbolts.
- [0807417](/bulletins/10224723.md), 2022-10-24, Service bulletin: STEERING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Headlamps and Wheel Alignment Are Out of Adjustment This bulletin involves adjusting the headlamps and correcting wheel alignment to proper specifications. The customer may describe that the headlamps are out of alignment, steering wheel is off\-center or may notice premature front tire wear.
- [S1723000007RevF](/bulletins/10220923.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\). Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
- [9003809](/bulletins/10216103.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. Pinion Bearing Customer complaint of growling/groaning/grinding noise \(not whine\) from rear axle. Inspect pinion bearings for spalling. If spalling is found, replace the axle assembly without removing bearing cup from the housing. Please contact Ashley Gerebics at cell: \(248\) 472\-6524 to arrange fast tracking of the axle to FCA. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
- [S1723000007 Rev.](/bulletins/10190670.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
- [9002054](/bulletins/10189179.md), 2021-03-22, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION. If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is 68039930AA. The part number is embossed on the pitman arm.\~If the pitman arm is not a 68039930AA, it must be replaced with a 68039930AA.\~ Issue 2: For 2003 to 2007 MY only. If the OE steering linkage has been replaced with 52122362AA, 52122362AB, 52122362AC, 52122362AD, 52122362AE, or 52122362AF and pitman arm 68039930AA the following service parts are available.
- [S1723000007](/bulletins/10176517.md), 2020-06-22, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
- [9004022](/bulletins/10170314.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: \- Compressor \- Valve block \- Individual hoses \- Temp sensor \- Shield \- Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.

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