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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| N25050813 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
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| 08-037-13 | 2022-07-18. 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. |
| 18-017-13 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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 has been set: P26AB-Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck |
| 08-029-13 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin inviolves performing a factory reset. The customer cannot successfully register for Uconnect Access. When they attempt to register, the radio will step through the entire process up until the point at which an e-mail is sent out. The system errors and is then not capable of sending out an E-mail to the registering customer. Without receiving this E-mail, the customer cannot complete the registration process. |
| 08-027-13 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin involves updating the Memory Seat Module (MSM) software. A customer may experience an Intermittent message ?Memory recall not available? without pressing the memory seat button. On further inspection the technician will not find anyDTC. After updating the software in the MSM the only time your will see ?Memory recall not availably-Vehicle not in park? is when the vehicle is out of park and the Memory seat button is pressed. |
| 08-026-13 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map, vehicles icon changes on the navigation map, compass direction maybe incorrect, and/or touch screen turns off, shuts down |
| 08-022-13 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) with updated software. The customer may experience a rough ride when driving at a constant speed above 62 mph, Aero mode. The updated software will change the ride height in Aero mode from -27mm to -15mm. |
| 08-018-13 REV. B | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required. |
| 08-018-13 REV. A | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required. |
| 0801716 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Incorrect Instrument Cluster Displays. |
| 9004470 | 2022-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; TRAILER HITCHES. CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content |
| 08-018-13 REV. C | 2021-03-22. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; 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. |
| 9002350 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Part Description: Integrated Trailer Brake Module Issue Description: Before replacing an Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) please review the following items.~ 1. The ITBM does not control the trailer lights. If the trailer lights are not working, do not change the ITBM.~ 2. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) reported by the ITBM is C10C7-11 "Electronic Trailer Brake Control Output Short to Ground" or C10C7-12 "Electronic Trailer Brake Control Output Short to Battery", please verify the wiring on the trailer. The purpose of this faults is to protect the ITBM output from faulty trailer wiring.~ 3. If the customer complaint is ITBM not detecting the trailer connection. Do not change the ITBM until the system has been verified with load simulation and confirmed that ITBM is not recognizing the load. If load simulation indicates that the ITBM is operating properly, please verify the trailer wiring.~ 4. ITBM output will not be available if a trailer is not connect and plugged into the vehicle. The ITBM must detect a trailer before you will get trailer brake output.~ 5. Please follow the service manual procedures before changing the ITBM.~ This part can only be used as a replacement on vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake system already installed. Do not attempt to use this module for the purpose of adding the Integrated Trailer Brake system to a vehicle that was not originally equipped. You will encounter configuration difficulties. MOPAR has developed a kit, part number 82212548 to be used for installation of the Integrated Trailer Brake system on vehicles. |
| N25050813 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. 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. |
| 08-026-13 REV. A | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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: ? Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map. ? Vehicles Icon changes on the navigation map. ? Compass direction maybe incorrect. ? Touch screen turns off, shuts down |
| 08-037-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR; EQUIPMENT; 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. |
| 08-034-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the SMART TOUCH 3 AM/FM/SAT/BT/VOICE and the SMART TOUCH 4 AM/FM/SAT/BT/NAV/VOICE Radio's. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: No audio for incoming calls. Voice commands not available or acknowledged by the system. |
| 18-017-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 has been set: P26AB-Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck |
| 08-027-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Bulletin involves updating the Memory Seat Module (MSM) software. A customer may experience an Intermittent message ?Memory recall not available? without pressing the memory seat button. On further inspection the technician will not find anyDTC. After updating the software in the MSM the only time your will see ?Memory recall not availably-Vehicle not in park? is when the vehicle is out of park and the Memory seat button is pressed. |
| 08-022-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) with updated software. The customer may experience a rough ride when driving at a constant speed above 62 mph, Aero mode. The updated software will change the ride height in Aero mode from -27mm to -15mm. |
| 08-018-13 REV. B | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required. |
| 08-018-13 REV. A | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required. |
| 9004058 | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Distribution Center, Intelligent Power (TIPM) Certain levels of this part were changed to remove additional content not needed on light duty truck. Content removed was only used on heavy duty truck and not needed for light duty vehicles. Content that may not be present includes the following fuses: F15 (J Case A1-S) F16 (M Case) F32 (M Case) F33 (M Case) F34 (M Case) F39 (M Case) If the PDC is being replaced due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$. |
| S2008000113 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle |
| DOR-E8D6V-08 | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; TRAILER HITCHES. 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. |
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