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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| 9002925 | 2022-08-22. 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. |
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| 08-036-14 REV. A | 2022-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 function may resets itself after using One-Shot Voice Recognition (VR). Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose it?s 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 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 |
| 08-021-14 REV. B | 2022-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? 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, when |
| 18-034-14 REV. A | 2022-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 23-018-14 | 2022-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Armrest Storage Compartment Lid Difficult To Latch This bulletin involves replacing the front center seat armrest storage compartment lid bumpers. Front center seat armrest storage compartment lid is difficult to latch due to hard lid bumpers. |
| 21-012-14 REV. A | 2022-08-15. 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. |
| 08-028-17 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. 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 update (FOTA) and provides a 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: 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 loses time. Charge Complete notification is not received (RU PHEV only). Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc). |
| 9003059 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Park Assist Sensor 1) Active or Stored DTC of Signal Shape / Waveform Failure fault: B128E-25, B128F-25, B1290-25, B1291-25, B1292-25, B1293-25, B1295-25, B1296-25, B1297-25, and/or B1298-25, check for snow/mud/ice/obstruction and clean the Sensors, both front and back (behind bumper) of sensor. The snow/mud/ice can be behind the bumper, sensor retainer and/or the sensor which may cause customers to think they have an issue since they cleaned the front of the sensor/bumper, but not behind where dirt/mud/ice snow can accumulate. Once the Bumper and Sensors are completely cleaned and clear of snow, mud, ice, and/or obstruction, the sensors must activate in order for the faults to go STORED. After cleaning the Bumper and Sensors, turn off the engine, wait 10 seconds, turn on the engine and then place the vehicle in REVERSE so that the sensors activate. The faults will go STORED. 2) Active or Stored DTC code of Short to Ground fault: B128E-11, B128F-11, B1290-11, B1291-11, B1292-11, B1293-11, B1294-11, B1295-11, B1296-11, and/or B1298-11, or if you have an active or stored DTC code of Performance or Incorrect Operation fault: B128E-92, B128F-92, B1290-92, B1291-92, B1293-92, B1294-92, B1295-92, B1296-92, B1297-92, and/or B1298-92, then check the wiring behind the sensor. Specifically, ensure that the connector behind the park assist sensor is fully mounted. Ensure also, there is no dirt, corrosion, or damage in this connector behind the park assist sensor as this will also cause a Short to Ground fault. With potential wiring issues addressed, the sensors must activate in order for the faults to go STORED. After all sensors are properly connected (you will likely hear a click once the connector is fully seated on the sensor), turn off the engine, wait 10 seconds, turn on the engine and then place the vehicle in REVERSE so that the sensors activate. The faults will go STORED. |
| 9003694 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system |
| 08-103-15 | 2022-08-08. Service bulletin. SEATS; STEERING; WHEELS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? 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 command ?Set Temperature? may not respond in Fahrenheit. United Kingdom (UK) Vehicle only. ? 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 sho |
| 08-019-013 | 2022-07-25. 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 | 2022-07-25. 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 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; STRUCTURE. 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 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio |
| 09-001-13 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. SEATS. 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 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Information On New Radio Systems: Sales Code RA1, RA2, RA3, or RA4 |
| 08-064-12 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS. 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 | 2022-07-25. 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. |
| 08-103-15 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; PARKING BRAKE; WHEELS; SEATS. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? 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 command ?Set Temperature? may not respond in Fahrenheit. United Kingdom (UK) Vehicle only. ? 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 sho |
| 9002350 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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 | 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. |
| 08-026-13 REV. A | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; 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 |
| 08-037-13 | 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. |
| 08-034-13 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; 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. |
| S1709000010 Rev. | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. 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. |
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