# Service bulletin 9004445

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10222880
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-10\-17
- Manufacturer's number: 9004445
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-01\-05
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10222880-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10222880-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 DODGE RAM 2500
- 2012 DODGE RAM 3500
- 2012 DODGE RAM 4500
- 2012 DODGE RAM 5500
- 2013 to 2019 RAM 2500
- 2013 to 2019 RAM 3500
- 2013 to 2016 RAM 4500
- 2018 to 2019 RAM 4500
- 2013 to 2016 RAM 5500
- 2018 to 2019 RAM 5500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2020025](/recalls/tc/2020025.md), 2020-01-24: Powertrain
- [20V043000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V043000.md), 2020-01-24: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [2018081](/recalls/tc/2018081.md), 2018-02-08: Powertrain
- [18V100000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V100000.md), 2018-02-08: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [2017659](/recalls/tc/2017659.md), 2017-12-21: Powertrain
- [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- [16V495000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V495000.md), 2016-07-01: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\)
- [2016337](/recalls/tc/2016337.md), 2016-06-29: Powertrain
- [2015204](/recalls/tc/2015204.md), 2015-05-14: Powertrain
- [13V344000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V344000.md), 2013-08-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [21\-039\-26](/bulletins/11032827.md), 2026-05-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Replace K1 Clutch / Input Shaft Assembly Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\): ● P0731\-00 \- Gear 1 Shift Incorrect Ratio \(This DTC will set during a key cycle and shifting into Drive\). Customers must also comment on the following: ● The transmission will not shift into or out of 1st \- 4th gears. 5th and reverse gears are still available This bulletin involves replacing the K1 clutch and possibly the K1 input shaft drum sub\-assembly. These repairs are to be performed only if the vehicle is inoperable due to K1 clutch failure
- [21\-039\-26](/bulletins/11032650.md), 2026-05-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Replace K1 Clutch / Input Shaft Assembly Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\): ● P0731\-00 \- Gear 1 Shift Incorrect Ratio \(This DTC will set during a key cycle and shifting into Drive\). Customers must also comment on the following: ● The transmission will not shift into or out of 1st \- 4th gears. 5th and reverse gears are still available This bulletin involves replacing the K1 clutch and possibly the K1 input shaft drum sub\-assembly. These repairs are to be performed only if the vehicle is inoperable due to K1 clutch failure
- [S2621000003 REV.A](/bulletins/11030138.md), 2026-03-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75\-PHEV, 8HP75\-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.
- [S2516000001](/bulletins/11024577.md), 2025-10-29, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Driveline Vibration. Prop Shaft Diagnostic Information.
- [9100642](/bulletins/11021844.md), 2025-08-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. When customer complaint is related to inoperative 4 Wheel Drive shifter, loss of 4WD function and/or 4WD related MIL please reference SOL Case \#S2508000062 prior to replacement of Transfer Case shift motor.
- [03\-001\-25 REV. A](/bulletins/11014369.md), 2025-02-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. "Clicking Noise While In 4WD Customers may experience the following: ● Ratcheting, click, or clicking noise in 4WD while turning. This bulletin involves replacing the front driveshaft."
- [03\-001\-25](/bulletins/11014157.md), 2025-02-11, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. "Clicking Noise While In 4WD ustomers may experience the following: ● Ratcheting, click, or clicking noise in 4WD while turning. his bulletin involves replacing the front driveshaft"
- [9100393 Rev 1](/bulletins/11013489.md), 2025-02-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TRANSFER CASE BW 44\-46 If fluid leak is present between the transfer case and the rear driveshaft on a 4WD vehicle the Output Shaft Seal should be considered in lieu of entire transfer case or driveshaft replacement. In the case of major damage to components, contact StarCenter and/or proceed with replacements as necessary.
- [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

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