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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| 68302824A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Auxiliary Lamp, Outside Mirror The Auxiliary Lamp (Puddle Lamp) in the outside rearview mirror has been revised. Ensure it visually matches the Puddle Light on the opposite mirror. If not, both sides will need to be replaced |
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| 55372070A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. Mirror, Outside Rearview Replacement outside rearview mirror assembly comes equipped with Turn Signal and Auxiliary (Puddle) Light. If Turn Signal/Puddle Lamp is visually different from OE, you will need to swap the original lamp to the new mirror unit. |
| 08-021-14 REV. C | 2018-06-11. 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 |
| 08-088-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Law Enforcement Theft Alarm Inoperative This bulletin involves reconfiguring the vehicle for proper theft alarm operation. The customer may notice that the theft alarm feature is inoperative. |
| 18-012-14 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. 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.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(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.Also software enhancements were made to improve transmission durability. |
| 21-012-14 REV. B | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 8 Speed Transmission Shift Adaptation, Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a Transmission Adaptation Learn procedure based on a subjective shift quality rating evaluation.The adaptation drive learn procedure must be performed on all 8-speed transmissions when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the Valve Body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations. |
| 08-072-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Intermittently The Vehicle Will Not Shift Out Of Park This bulletin involves replacing the electronic shifter, if required. The customer may experience not being able to shift out of park. This condition can be corrected by turning off the vehicle and allowing all of the modules to go to sleep. Once the modules have gone through a key cycle the DTC will go from active to stored and then the vehicle can be shifted out of park. On further inspection DTCs P0607-00-ECU INTERNAL PERFORMANCE and P0928-00-BTSI CONTROL may be found active or stored. |
| 18-049-14 | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 08-081-14 | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| STAR News No. 85 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. STAR receives on average 1,000 contacts per day ? that?s 300,000 annual contacts for technical assistance. This same month last year we had over 40,000 open aged > 5 days tickets. As a result of focused efforts to verify vehicles are repaired and close tickets the number is now at just under 7,000 tickets. |
| 09-002-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. 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 ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire |
| 18-034-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. 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 (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit |
| 08-008-14 REV. B | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 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. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a drive cycle. This condition is very intermittent. |
| 21-012-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure. In addition, this bulletin involves performing transmission adaptation learn procedure when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the valve body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations. |
| 9002925 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Antenna, Base Cable and Bracket TechTip applies to 2013MY Ram trucks. Prior to replacing this antenna for either of the following codes confirm the vehicle has, at a minimum, software revision noted in SB 08-077-13. Prior to this software revision the codes would be set even though the customer didn't have any antenna-related issues.~ B1562-13 GPS Antenna-Circuit Open.~ B156B-13 Satellite Radio Antenna-Circuit Open. |
| BJA46597 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Job aid - If you have a suspected TC shudder/vibration, check the Interactive Network for Service Bulletins for the vehicle you are working on. A test-drive snap shot may help you isolate the source of the issue. |
| 08-002-13 REV. A | 2018-06-04. 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 |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
| 08-054-16 | 2018-06-04. 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 |
| 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).~ |
| 68103198A$ | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C Compressor This applies to 2015 and 2016 UF and PF. Before replacing the AC compressor for noise, leaks , or in-op:~ After these questions have been answered please call one of the individuals below.~ Stev at cell (248) 867-0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ 1) Check all AC plumbing connection for leaks with UV light. Any leaks found?~ 2) Does compressor pulley and clutch hub turn freely, or are they seized?~ 3) What was the amount of the recovered refrigerant?~ After these questions have been answered please call one of the individuals below.~ Stev at cell (248) 867-0061~ Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127~ If no response in 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~ If the compressor is replaced, then:~ 4) Drain oil from compressor. What was quantity of oil recovered? |
| 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. |
| 08-036-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 display enhancement. ? Enables Via Mobile software features when released to consumers. ? 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 incorrect. ? Vehicle's Icon changes on the navigation map. ? Loss of vehicle position on NAV map. ? ?Vehicle Phone Requires Service? message appears on 8.4? screen. ? Nav turn-by-turn enhancements. ? Nav map guidance enhancements. ? Nav text overlaps in detour menu. ? Nav map, vehicle location enhancements in areas with low GPS signals. ? Navigation shows vehicle in San |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.