# Service bulletin 9003180

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10229875
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-01\-17
- Manufacturer's number: 9003180
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-12\-10
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; VISIBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

Part Description: Mirror, Outside Rearview Issue Description: Prior to replacing this part for being loose at the head or pivot, perform the following reset procedure. Using the mirror?s push button on the driver switch panel power fold close and open mirror. If the loose condition exists after performing the reset procedure three times, then replace the mirror as required to fix the vehicle. Inform customer that the intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the button to fold and unfold the mirrors. Please educate the customer of the proper operation of the power folding mirrors.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10229875-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10229875-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors, Mirrors

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 RAM 2500

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S1623000028RevE](/bulletins/10219960.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- [9003216](/bulletins/10217508.md), 2022-08-08, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; VISIBILITY. Power Fold Rearview Mirror Prior to replacing this part for a loose mirror, please first follow this procedure to reset the pivot mechanism. Move the mirror to its full foward position and then to full retract position using the power fold mirror button located on drivers side door panel. Perform this procedure three times. If this doesn't resolve the issue, then repair as necessary.\~ Note: 1\- The looseness of power fold mirror does not necessary indicate a defective mirror, it may be caused by folding it manually rather than using the power fold feature. If the mirror is adjusted manually out of the proper detent, always use the button to adjust it back into sync.\~ 2\- The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the button to fold and unfold the mirror. Only manually fold the mirrors when absolutely necessary.\~ 3\- In the circumstance where the left hand mirror and right hand mirror are in different positions, it may take up to three cycles \(bottom pushes\) to re\-sync the mirrors together.
- [D\-16\-28 Rev. A](/bulletins/10140011.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. DAPAP Requirements \- Addition of Exterior Mirrors \(Rev. A\)
- [9003216](/bulletins/10139976.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Power Fold Rearview Mirror Prior to replacing this part for a loose mirror, please first follow this procedure to reset the pivot mechanism. Move the mirror to its full foward position and then to full retract position using the power fold mirror button located on drivers side door panel. Perform this procedure three times. If this doesn't resolve the issue, then repair as necessary.\~ Note: 1\- The looseness of power fold mirror does not necessary indicate a defective mirror, it may be caused by folding it manually rather than using the power fold feature. If the mirror is adjusted manually out of the proper detent, always use the button to adjust it back into sync.\~ 2\- The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the button to fold and unfold the mirror. Only manually fold the mirrors when absolutely necessary.\~ 3\- In the circumstance where the left hand mirror and right hand mirror are in different positions, it may take up to three cycles \(bottom pushes\) to re\-sync the mirrors together.
- [5RR541XRA](/bulletins/10139930.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Power Fold Rearview Mirror Prior to replacing this part for a loose mirror, please first follow this procedure to reset the pivot mechanism. Move the mirror to its full forward position and then to full retract position using the power fold mirror button located on drivers side door panel. Perform this procedure three times. If this doesn't resolve the issue, then repair as necessary.\~ Note: 1\- The looseness of power fold mirror does not necessary indicate a defective mirror, it may be caused by folding it manually rather than using the power fold feature. If the mirror is adjusted manually out of the proper detent, always use the button to adjust it back into sync.\~ 2\- The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the button to fold and unfold the mirror. Only manually fold the mirrors when absolutely necessary.\~ 3\- In the circumstance where the left hand mirror and right hand mirror are in different positions, it may take up to three cycles \(bottom pushes\) to re\-sync the mirrors together.
- [9003180](/bulletins/10139873.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Part Description: Mirror, Outside Rearview Issue Description: Prior to replacing this part for being loose at the head or pivot, perform the following reset procedure. Using the mirror?s push button on the driver switch panel power fold close and open mirror. If the loose condition exists after performing the reset procedure three times, then replace the mirror as required to fix the vehicle. Inform customer that the intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the button to fold and unfold the mirrors. Please educate the customer of the proper operation of the power folding mirrors.

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