Service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Ram
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.
378 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
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| 08-021-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release:After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements. Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. Call / Dial separation improves upon names being recognized as phone numbers. Improved sound quality during Bluetooth streaming. Increased iPod and iPhone compatibility. SMS messaging support via MAP protocol (not all phones support the MAP protocol). Added ?None of These? and ?Correction? to the phone book prompt menu for better handling of similar names. Previous button will return the song currently being played to the beginning of the track. AirPlay feature ?Dock Connector? no longer needs to be manually selected on Apple devices. This will resolve the ?No Audio? condition when the device is connected to the remote USB port and dock connector is not selected.USB mode resume will no longer 'resume' after ignition OFF |
| 18-012-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. |
| N0802072013 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. Advanced Field Action Communication ? N0802072013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2009 through 2012 model year: (DS) Ram Truck (ND) Dodge Dakota (HB) Dodge Durango (HG) Chrysler Aspen NOTE: All of the above involved vehicles are equipped with a Chrysler 9.25? rear axle (sales code DRB) or C235 rear axle (sales code DRN). The above vehicles may have been built with a rear axle pinion nut that can loosen, which could result in the rear axle locking up. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash with little warning. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to install a rear axle pinion nut retainer. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. |
| 9002688 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~ |
| 18-009-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: MIL Illumination P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 08-065-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RHR Navigation Map Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the RHR radios navigation map database software. Customers may experience a condition were new roads and new point of interests are not accurately shown on their navigation system.Updating the navigation software will help address most of the map inaccurate results. |
| 25-004-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination Due To Oxygen Sensor This bulletin involves replacement of the Oxygen Sensor Connectors for any Oxygen Sensor related DTC. Do NOT replace any parts prior to performing this bulletin and the Verifications test below. If the vehicle has any of the following DTC?s for O2 Sensors, Stored, Pending or Active, perform the Repair Procedure.? P013A O2 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response - Rich To Lean (Soot related code, see note)? P013B O2 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response - Lean To Rich (Soot related code, see note) ? P014C O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response - Rich To Lean (Soot related code, see note) ? P014D O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response - Lean To Rich (Soot related code, see note) ? P0030 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit ? P0031 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low ? P0032 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit High ? P0036 O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Circuit Malfunction ? P0037 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low 1/2 ? P0038 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit High 1/2 ? P0053 O2 Sensor Heater 1/1 Resistance ? P0054 O2 Sensor Heater 1/2 Resistance ? P064D Internal Control Module 02 Sensors Processor Performance - Bank 1 ? P0131 1/1 02 Sensor Shorted To Ground ? P0132 1/1 02 Sensor Shorted To Voltage ? P0135 O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Performance ? P0137 1/2 02 Sensor Shorted To Ground ? P0138 1/2 02 Sensor Shorted To Voltage ? P0141 O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance ? P113C O2 Sensor Power Supply Circuit Performance ? P2195 O2 Sensor 1/1 Out Of Range High ? P2196 O2 Sensor 1/1 Out Of Range Low ? P22AB O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit/Open - Bank 1 Sensor 2 ? P22AE O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit/Open - Bank 1 Sensor 2 ? P22B2 O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit/Open - Bank 1 ? P22B5 O2 Sensor 1/2 Pump Cell Current Trim Circuit Open ? P2237 O2 Sensor 1/1 Pump Cell Current Circuit Low ? P2243 O2 Sensor 1/1 Reference Voltage Circuit Open ? P2251 O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit/Open ? P2270 O2 Sensor 1/2 Out Of |
| 08-057-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get lost (RBZ & RHB). CD/DVD will not play (RHB only). Navigation accept screen will not clear (RHB only). Navigation shows ?acquiring signal? for an extended period of time (RHB only). New navigation graphics (RHB only). |
| 14-005-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available |
| 08-053-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements. |
| 02-001-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR. Incorrect Front Right and/or Left Stabilizer Link This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the front right and left stabilizer links. 4X4 front stabilizer links have been installed on 4X2 vehicles. If one of the two links are replaced at a later date, with the correct 4x2 link, the customer may notice a slight lean in the vehicle less than 1 inch (25 mm) to the right or left side. |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 68210071A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intake Grid Heater Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (relay) and 05187880A$ (grid). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary. |
| 18-066-16 REV. A | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. Some customers may describe one or more of the following: MIL Illumination Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich (5.7L Engines). · P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich (5.7L Engines). Drivability Improvements: · MIL Lamp without DTC Active - Permanent Fault Code Issue (fix permanent fault code retention). · ASD Relay (to improve fuel pump relay initialization at key on). · Fuel pump relay operation at key on. · Engine seems to lacks power at high engine RPMs (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Shudder or shake condition on wide open throttle stab during downshift event (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · EVAP Diagnostic Enhancements. This diagnostic routine will be disabled while the vehicle is in decel fuel shut off mode.(3.7L/4.7L Engines only). · Audible knock sound on WOT launches (DJ/DD 5.7L Engines only). Transmission Improvements: · High engine RPMs needed before vehicle will upshift from 3rd to 4th. (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Harsh 1st to 2nd gear upshift (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Unexpected or busy downshift while coasting between 45-48 mph (72-77 kmh) (DS 5.7L Engines only). |
| 09-010-16 REV. A | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Engine Surge Or Hard Start (X63 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, if code P0404 is set. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) has been set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM): · P0404 - EGR Position Sensor Performance - (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s) due to the P0404 DTC being set: · An occasional engine surge can be felt. · Engine is hard to start at times. |
| 09-010-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Engine Surge Or Hard Start (X63 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, if code P0404 is set. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) has been set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM): · P0404 - EGR Position Sensor Performance - (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s) due to the P0404 DTC being set: · An occasional engine surge can be felt. · Engine is hard to start at times. |
| 1NN14DX9A$ | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Please call Mike Wicker on cell (248) 821-9350 regarding Center Floor Console Armrest Lid not latching properly. If you don't receive a response within 20 minutes, then continue with normal repair procedure.~ Please follow this procedure to resolve Center Floor Console noise (e.g. ticking, buzz, squeak, rattle):~ 1) Remove tape/film from the Center Floor Console latching surfaces within the Armrest Lid {upper compartment} & bezel and Storage Bin {lower compartment} latch & bezel surfaces).~ 2) Apply interior cleaner onto cloth to remove the tape/film adhesive from the plastic latch & bezel and Storage Bin & Armrest Lid contact surfaces.~ Verify problem is resolved. |
| D-16-15 | 2016-09-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). "(X63) EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE - 2012 - 2013 RAM PICKUP (DS) TO ANNOUNCE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE EGR VALVE ON THE FOLLOWING SELECT VEHICLES: 2012-2013 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH A 4.7L V8 ENGIND (SALES CODE EVE)" |
| D-13-45 | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 25-004-13 | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 25-006-13 | 2016-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 25-005-14 | 2016-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 25-004-013 | 2016-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
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