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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| 5LT86XDVA$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Center Console If vehicle comes in for squeaking, clicking, or binding of the center console lid, verify the complaint by cycling the upper console lid. Check for a green dot sticker on the back of the console behind the rear panel by the hinge. ~ If the above complaint is verified and the console DOES NOT have a green dot sticker near the hinge (behind the back panel), order kit PN 68315574AA and install per the included instructions. Otherwise continue with the repair. Please reference TSB 23-001-16 Rev. E (or later version). |
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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~ |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 08-056-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Information On New Radio Systems: Sales Code RA1, RA2, RA3, or RA4 |
| 08-064-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Full Leather Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel Does Not Get Warm Enough This Bulletin involves reconfiguring the vehicle with the proper leather wrapped heated steering wheel configuration. The customer may experience heated, full leather wrapped steering wheel not warming up fully. |
| 07-004-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules. |
| 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).~ |
| 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). |
| T61 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Customer Satisfaction Notification T61 Reprogram Occupant Restraint Controller The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) on about 10,000 of the above vehicles which was reprogrammed on T25 Safety Recall Campaign may have software that contains a parameter setting which disables the Event Data Recording (EDR). This can prevent the ORC from recording an air bag deployment. All the above vehicle must have the ORC reprogramed. |
| 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. |
| 08-054-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUBJECT: RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: **Improvements: · Ability to communicate with Siri via UConnect. · Ability to press Voice Recognition (VR) button for more than one second.** |
| 18-100-15 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 08-017-16 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| D-13-07 | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 21-012-14 | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 21-012-14REV.A | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 21-008-14 | 2016-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.