# Service bulletin 1805014

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: 10229886
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-01\-17
- Manufacturer's number: 1805014
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-12\-09
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Drone or Vibration Present During MDS Operation This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. New PCM software is being released to address a customer?s concern of a drone or vibration type condition while driving at highway speeds during MDS \(Multiple Displacement System\) operation.In addition, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: Improved Electronic Voltage Regulator control to more precisely maintain system voltage. Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator\(EAOCI\) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. \(Only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than \-20°F\(\-29°C\)\).

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10229886-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10229886-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 to 2012 DODGE RAM 1500
- 2013 RAM 1500

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [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
- [16V739000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V739000.md), 2016-10-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- [2013434](/recalls/tc/2013434.md), 2013-12-06: Powertrain
- [13V610000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V610000.md), 2013-12-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [13V344000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V344000.md), 2013-08-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [13V239000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V239000.md), 2013-06-04: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- [2013044](/recalls/tc/2013044.md), 2013-02-06: Powertrain
- [13V038000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V038000.md), 2013-02-06: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- [12V474000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V474000.md), 2012-10-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S1623000028 Rev. K](/bulletins/11033975.md), 2026-06-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- [S1623000028 REV.I](/bulletins/11033308.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- [110603](/bulletins/11030026.md), 2026-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SPEAKER \- NONE
- [110604](/bulletins/11030025.md), 2026-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SPEAKER \- NONE
- [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

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