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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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DOR-E4E8S-082020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a fault code for lack of communication with the Trailer Brake Controller. This will cause the part to be replaced because because module installation cannot be completed due to this lack of electronic communication.
90039682020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet. CONDITION 2: For stock at the dealership of the below Part Number level or older ONLY, use kit 68447796A$ to change the desiccant BAG and the desiccant bag access PLUG before installing the Cooler on the vehicle. 52014588AD level and older only. 52014609AC level and older only. 52014632AC level and older only. 52014797AG level and older only. 52014948AE level and older only. 52014978AF level and older only.
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
S15080004802020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
08-089-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Flash Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update RA3 and RA4 Radio 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.
90039682019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet.
546382019-07-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. ASH RECEIVER - INSTRUMENT PANEL
08-111-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RA1 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software on the RA1 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Radio may reset, turn itself off and then back on again. All Symptom Listed Below Are For 2013 Vehicles Only: ? Radio may be muted. Any of DTCs B1400-92-Front Left Audio Speaker Output - Performance Incorrect Operation and/or B1404-92- Front Right Audio Speaker Output - Performance Incorrect Operation and/or B1408-92-Rear Left Audio Speaker Output - Performance Incorrect Operation and/or B140C-92-Rear Right Audio Speaker Output - Performance Incorrect Operation, maybe active or stored. ? Radio display screen may turn off. ? Radio will stay on after the vehicle is turned off with remote. (Applies to vehicle with Mopar remote start add on package only). ? Radio will stay on for 20 minutes after ignition is turned off and the only way to turn off the radio is by pressing the power button on the radio. Software was updated to have the radio shut off based on the cluster accessory delay setting.
08-108-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicle System Interface Module Unresponsive This bulletin involves reprogramming the Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) with the latest available software. Customers may notice uplift components connected to the VSIM inoperative at times. This is caused by a condition where as the VSIM locks up and becomes unresponsive. No DTCs will be reported for loss of communication between the VSIM and Central Body Controller (CBC). This can be corrected by updating the VSIM with the latest available software. SYMPTOM ONLY FOR 2013 DD AND DP with Power Take Off Prep (Sales Code LBN) Customers may experience after 30 minutes of operation the PTO may shut off. The PTO will start working again after the ignition is cycled.
08-103-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? 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 command ?Set Temperature? may not respond in Fahrenheit. United Kingdom (UK) Vehicle only. ? DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) 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. ? DAB preset list on the top of the screen doesn't change while scrolling with steering controls. ? Rear view camera jitter. ? Tuner reception software enhancements. ? HVAC temperature control enhancements. ? 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. ? Voice Recognition (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 seconds upon going to reverse. ? Navigation would not start or would lose position. ? Removal of parental control under Apps menu. ? Turn by Turn navigation in the cluster set to ON by default. ? Transfer button does not pick-up and transfer incoming call. ? Some Russian letters are caps when they sho
08-016-15 REVA2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi. This Symptom/Condition Only Applies to 2014-2015 WD, WK or KL Vehicles. A customer may experience a popping noise when listening to AM stations.
56041380A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery Please call Bob Horn at cell (248) 231-3315 prior to replacing any battery. Please identify battery with the last 8 VIN digits along with the 15 digit Medtronic code from the GR-8 tester. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with the repair. Battery needs to be held and not turned in for core charges.
08-028-162018-06-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RE2 RE6 RB5 RB6 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software and navigation if equipped. A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Radio display screen will lock up and reset intermittently. · Incorrect routing directions to fuel stations when using Travel Link. · Unable to turn on heated seats; icon is greyed out. · Navigation screen goes blank. · Navigation system freezes/locks up. · Vehicles with Mopar special edition radio will update radio?s splash screen. · Navigation icon shows the vehicle going backward when it?s moving forward.
08-036-14 REV. A2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. Navigation function may resets itself after using One-Shot Voice Recognition (VR). Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose it?s location for a short time and causes routing and positioning concerns. GPS and Internal cellular device may become inoperative and causes a loss of GPS and cellular functions. A false Pop-up message may appear ?Vehicle Phone Requires Service? even though the vehicle?s phone works properly. Back-up camera image may be unclear or jittery/stutters at times. Enables Via Mobile software features when released to consumers. (U.S. market only) Able to adjust audio balance / fade settings during a VR session. Correct, condition where user could not exit screen off mode. Mute button status was not being displayed correctly. Presets where not shown correctly or were deleted. Enhancements to POI. ParkSense tone continuously on Enhancement to navigation routing Radio display may shows ?Please insert USB Stick? Enhancement made when video is display in radio when using PAL format video disks Corrected the temperature slider bar not updating on Manual Temperature Control vehicles Navigation may not start or may lose position Rear camera may show a black screen for 3 seconds upon going to reverse Enhancements for iPod or iPhone devices that may not start playing after connecting iPod would not resume playing after a VR session or phone call Radio reset, screen lockup, blank screen or sluggish system response time Compass indicator turns off 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 Compass direction may be inco
Z5091195A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
18-023-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or one or more of the following conditions. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory:
171612018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04685719AI. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 11 July, 2016. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
306572018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. R4801865AC Alternator Assy - 220 Amp You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of part number R4801865AC. Replacement is part number 04801865AE which is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 04 April, 2017.
18-077-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 3.6L Diagnostic And System 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 one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: 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. Scan tool improved accuracy on mode 6, cylinder imbalance.
18-050-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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)).
08-021-14 REV. C2018-06-11. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; SEATS; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) 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. DAB preset list on the top of the screen doesn't change while scrolling with steering controls. Rear view camera jitter. Tuner reception software enhancements. HVAC temperature control enhancements. 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. Voice Recognition (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 seconds upon going to reverse. Navigation would not start or would lose position. Removal of parental control under Apps menu. Turn by Turn navigation in the cluster set to ON by default. Transfer button does not pick-up and transfer incoming call. Some Russian letters are caps when they should be lower-case. Touch screen locks up in navigation, when Russian is selected. Address search availably when the vehicle is moving (EMEA markets only). VR messages in Spanish talks to fast. Recognition enhancement for Russian VR. Hands free audio too low for non-amp vehicle (KL). Intermittently Registration expired pop-up appears on display screen. Arabic language for navigation only, not the keyboard (RJ3 RJ4 radio only). Incorrect time to destination
18-049-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Cruise Control Shuts Off When Depressing the Accelerate Button Repeatedly This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may indicate that the cruise control system intermittently turns off when pressing the accelerate button repeatedly.
08-081-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIL Illumination DTC U11E9 After Fascia Removal This bulletin involves confirming that the Active Grille Shutter (AGS) electrical harness connector is properly connected.
08-054-162018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. Improvements: · Ability to communicate with Siri via UConnect. · Ability to press Voice Recognition (VR) button for more than one second.** A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Poor or no connection to cellular network (U.S. market only). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes. · SD, USB or BTSA modes may become non-functional for a given ignition cycle. Duplicate song titles may be displayed in USB mode. Last track is displayed but next track is being played. · Navigation function may resets itself after using One-Shot VR. Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose its location for a short time and causes routing and positioning concerns. · GPS and Internal cellular device may become inoperative and causes a loss of GPS and cellular functions. · A false Pop-up message may appear Vehicle Phone Requires Service even though the vehicle?s phone works properly. · Back-up camera image may be unclear or jittery/stutters at times. · Enables Via Mobile software features when released to consumers (U.S. market only). · Able to adjust audio balance / fade settings during a VR session. · Correct condition where user could not exit screen off mode. · Mute button status was not being displayed correctly. · Presets where not shown correctly or were deleted. · Enhancements to POI. · ParkSense tone continuously on. · Enhancement to navigation routing. · Radio display may shows ?Please insert USB Stick?. · Enhancement made when video is display in radio when using PAL format video disks. · Corrected the temperature slider bar not updating on Manual Temperature Control vehicles. · Navigation may not start or may lose position. · Rear camera may show a black screen for 3 seconds upon going to rev

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