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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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S21230000112021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
90023502021-03-15. 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.
N250508132021-03-15. 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. A2021-03-15. 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
08-037-132021-03-15. 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.
08-034-132021-03-15. 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.
N220404132021-03-15. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some of the above vehicles were built with the park brake equalizer improperly adjusted. Some vehicles may not be able to hold on a 20% grade as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135 ? Light Vehicle Brake Systems.
18-017-132021-03-15. 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
08-029-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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.
08-027-132021-03-15. 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.
08-026-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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
08-022-132021-03-15. 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. B2021-03-15. 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. A2021-03-15. 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.
90043512021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
S1709000010 Rev.2021-02-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
31-002-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
S20080001442020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
90042992020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement 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$.
90040582020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Distribution Center, Intelligent Power (TIPM) Certain levels of this part were changed to remove additional content not needed on light duty truck. Content removed was only used on heavy duty truck and not needed for light duty vehicles. Content that may not be present includes the following fuses: F15 (J Case A1-S) F16 (M Case) F32 (M Case) F33 (M Case) F34 (M Case) F39 (M Case) If the PDC is being replaced due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
DOR-E8D6V-082020-08-24. 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.
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.
90037042020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds can be detected with a black light and there are aftermarket spray on leak detection materials to help ensure that the leak is properly diagnosed and not from another location such as cooler lines, heater tubes, or case porosity. Please note that the transmission pan gasket is available for many of the 8 speed applications FCA offers. Please review the available quick connect and transfer tube parts, as replacement of the TMU may not be required. If a TOC line connection is found to be the source, the quick connect may need replacement. If the leak source is coming from the connection of the TMU to the transmission, the transfer tube may need replacement. When parts are returned to the QEC the retaining clips (snap ring) for the quick disconnect fittings are missing. (This leaves a question as to whether the clips were missing from the assembly plant, or the technician removed them in order to make line removal easier.) Please return the clips with the transmission heater and note if they were not there to begin with. For any questions regarding transmission heater, contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
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.

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