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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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21-008-142018-05-21. 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
08-021-14 REV. A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? 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. ? 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. ? Voice Recognition (VR) says 'cancel' when starting (App) applications. ? 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, when ignition is cycled. ? Volume adjustment for navigation prompts, for phone call. ? Incorrect rear to center fade displayed at start up. ? Translation enhancements for French German and Spanish. ? Right arrow doesn't work for advancing through preset. ? Map zoom level reduced. ? Park sense audio tone stuck on. ?
18-012-142018-05-21. 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
08-020-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: Radio May Be Muted Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves updating the Amplifier?s software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus. On further inspection U0186-00 Lost communication with the audio amplifier may be found.
08-008-14 REV. A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring.
08-010-142018-05-21. 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.
08-008-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring.
18-001-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: MIL Illumination P0456- Evap System Small Leak 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: ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak
08-002-142018-05-21. 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.
08-001-142018-05-21. 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.
08-049-132018-05-21. 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.
08-048-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Coolant Gauge Reads Incorrectly Too High This Bulletin involves updating the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software. A customer may note that the coolant temperature gauge looks like the engine temperature is high, the needle on the gauge will be at the 3/4 mark. On further inspection the technician will find the vehicle is running at normal temperature 228 to 230F/109-110C. After the cluster is updated the Temperature gauge will read at the 1/2 way mark, at normal operating temperature.
08-018-13 REV. C2018-05-21. 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.
08-002-13 REV. B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio
N350606132018-05-21. 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.
N250508132018-05-21. 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.
08-026-13 REV. A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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
08-037-132018-05-21. 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.
08-034-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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.
08-019-0132018-05-14. 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.
08-019-132018-05-14. 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.
08-018-132018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
08-056-12 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Information On New Radio Systems: Sales Code RA1, RA2, RA3, or RA4
08-064-122018-05-14. 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. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.