Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 1500
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.
526 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 68184926A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Integrated Center Stack If vehicle is found within 50 mile radius of the Detroit Metro area please hold vehicle and contact:~ Contact one of the following:~ Daniel Acciacca CELL (586) 709-1537~ Michael Savich CELL (248) 214-7270~ Ayed Hadaad CELL (248) 941-8707~ Issue: On a 2015 & 2016MY LA (Challenger), LD(Charger) and LX (300), the Integrated Center Stack (ICS) may experience a lock-up/Inop condition (complete loss of functionality) during any vehicle diagnostic session (reading fault codes, clearing fault codes, reflashing of any module, etc.). If this occurs, do not replace the ICS. The module functionality can be restored if it is reset by disconnecting power to it (by removing fuse, battery disconnect or module connector disconnect).~ |
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| 05091960A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hands Free Module - CTM ? Peiker For RT, JK and MK bodies only; Before replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM), please contact Gaurav Saxena at cell (248) 260-0583~ IMPORTANT - do not reset the HFM, clear codes or perform a battery reset before calling. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. Seeking vehicles with HFM in a locked state, inoperative, or offline. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. |
| 05066241A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery - Transmitter For vehicles within 12 Months in Service which have a "FOB Battery Low" message within Cluster or DTC B1A10 or B1A11 Active or Stored. Engineering is requesting complete FOB returned unopened (ie, battery not removed or FOB housing opened!). ~ All others, follow normal procedures.~ Please ensure Dealer Technicians are aware of this request to allow for gain in FOB Battery depletion understanding. |
| 08-045-14 REV. A | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Air Suspension Message Battery Voltage Low This Bulletin involves updating the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) software. false message ?Battery Voltage Low - Start Engine to Change Ride Height? which appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when unlocking or locking the doors. A battery drain may happen when using the key fob to stop the vehicle from lowering. The ASCM does not go to sleep and the CAN-C bus stays awake. |
| 21-008-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. The customer may indicate that they may have experienced any of the following: Poor heavy throttle downshift response Vehicle does not spend enough time in eighth gear |
| 18-012-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements 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 Codes have been set: ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire NOTE: The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C). ? P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit ? P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance ? P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low ? P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak Customers may also experience any of the following conditions (applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): ? Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often) ? Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode ? Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps |
| 08-010-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner. |
| 08-002-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Flash: Can Not Disable Comfort Auto On Feature This Bulletin involves updating the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software. A customer may experience not being able to turn off the ?Comfort Auto On? feature in the customer settings. |
| 08-001-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. Flash: Activate The Disable Feature For Hill Start Assist And PTO Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) module software. No DTC will be found. |
| 08-049-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. ? Radio reset, screen lockup, blank screen or sluggish system response time. ? Loss of vehicle position on NAV map. ? Compass indicator turns off. ? Erratic changes to vehicle icon on NAV map. ? Touch screen shut down message. ? Radio surround sound will not stay ON. ? Driver memory feature causes Sirius XM failure. ? Loss of radio presets. ? Battery drain - due to radio remains on. ? Uconnect apps don't load. ? AM/FM popping noises and/or static. ? Backup camera display is blank. |
| 08-018-13 REV. C | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Inaccurate Outside Temperature Display This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module (DDM) if required. The customer may note that the temperature display will be cooler than the actual outside temperature, up to 10F degree lower. This condition is more noticeable the colder the temperature gets. |
| N35060613 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N35060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS/DJ/D2) 1500/2500/3500 series RAM Trucks. Some of the above vehicles equipped with premium tail lamps may not give the driver notification of a turn signal malfunction. This condition does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 ? Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reprogram the Central Body Controller (CBC) with new software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles. |
| N25050813 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N25050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS) RAM Trucks (1500 series) equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). Some of the above vehicles were built with a 3-way coolant valve that may become inoperable due to an improperly soldered circuit board in the valve. If the 3-way coolant valve sticks in a position that does not allow coolant flow to the heater core, the vehicle will not defrost the windshield as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103 - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems. NOTE: The 3-way coolant valve controls the flow of engine coolant to the heater core and transmission heater. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to inspect the date code on the 3-way coolant valve. 3-way coolant valves built within a specific date range must be replaced. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must also be recalibrated with new software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles. |
| 08-037-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Door Unlock Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) with updated software. The customer may experience that their door does not unlock the first time they touch the Passive Entry switch on the door handle. This switch is under a membrane behind the door handle for unlock. NOTE: There is a switch on the front of the door handle for locking. The other switch on the back side of the door handle (under the membrane) is for unlocking. If the customer touches BOTH switches at the same time when trying to unlock the doors nothing may happen, this is normal. |
| 08-019-013 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition. |
| 08-019-13 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition. |
| 08-019-013 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition. |
| 08-019-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition. |
| 08-018-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Inaccurate Outside Temperature Display This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module (DDM) if required. The customer may note that the temperature display will be cooler than the actual outside temperature, up to 10F degree lower. This condition is more noticeable the colder the temperature gets. |
| 08-002-13 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio |
| 18-103-16 REV. B | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Powertrain System Improvements/EnhancementsThis 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 one or more of the following (DTCs) have been set:P2299 - Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible (14&15 MY). P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Performance (14&15 MY). P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit (14&15 MY). U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received (14&15 MY). P1239 - Engine Oil Temperature Too Low (15 MY Sales Code ERB). P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.P0607 - ECU Internal Performance.P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean.P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich. P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean. P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich. P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance. P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit. P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low. P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High. P26AB - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck.U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful) (with 4.7L or 3.6L).P0607 - ECU Internal Performance. (with 4.7L).The following improvements are included in this update:Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) calibration (14&15 MY).Corrects a false oil pressure lamp illumination at key on (14&15 MY with 5.7L).Shift quality of the first shift after a few hours of vehicle drivetrain cooling down.Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay Enhancements To Improve Fuel Pump Relay Initialization At Key On - (Auto Shutdown).Charging system voltage regulator control improvements.System improvements to prevent MIL illumination with a DTC P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire when using a block heater in ambient temperatures grea |
| 08-094-17 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio EnhancementsThis bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required.?Navigation Failed? message is displayed (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Clock does not automatically update to local time (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Poor or no connection to cellular network (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (2014 MY KL with RG4). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Display goes blank/black (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4).Cyrillic keyboard is missing in phone book (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4).Incorrect speed limit on NAV speed camera indication (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Poor reception for AM/FM radio.Duplicate song titles may be displayed in USB mode. Last track is displayed but next track is being played.SD, USB or BTSA modes may become non-functional for a given ignition cycle.Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes.Voice Recognition (VR) command ?Set Temperature? may not respond in Fahrenheit. United Kingdom (UK)Vehicle only.DAB is inoperative.Wrong routing for addresses with a longitude between 0 and -1 degrees. Speed camera UK&Spain complaining that the speed camera feature was not available with the latest MY14 software.SRT soft button missing for radios when vehicle is equipped with SRT feature (EMEA /LATAM markets only).Battery drain due to the radio and cluster back-lighting staying on. Postal Code smart speller logic enhancements (EMEA markets only).AM/FM steering wheel mode switch button not working (LATAM markets only).Navigation Lockout Disable while vehicle is in motion (EMEA markets only).Removed network status indicators for SRT/APPS.VR says 'cancel' when starting (App) applications.iPod would not resume playing after a VR session or phone call.Removed the cell signal indicators in the SRT and Apps button on non-US vehicles.Rear camera may show a black screen for 3 secon |
| 08-028-17 REV. B | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update:Fix for sport mode not working in the performance menu page (2015 LA equipped with 6.4L and 5.7L Sales Codes ESH and EZC Only). Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Adds do not disturb text message feature. The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for stuck on black/blank screen. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Several navigation improvements. Fix for radio loss of time display. Media devices, phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc). |
| 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. |
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