Service bulletins for the 2014 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.
615 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 56046094A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. Cruise Control Switch Before ordering or replacing this part please contact Dennis Gauthier at cell (248) 613-9756. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then proceed with required repair. |
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| 56041380A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery Please call Bob Horn at cell (248) 231-3315 prior to replacing any battery. Please identify battery with the last 8 VIN digits along with the 15 digit Medtronic code from the GR-8 tester. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with the repair. Battery needs to be held and not turned in for core charges. |
| 55112621A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Bumper Step Pad Customer may notice the center section of the step pad is not sitting flat. It will appear raised either left or right of center. Please photograph the condition, measure the gap between the bumper and step pad. Then contact Jim Allie via Cell Phone (248) 736-5349 with this information. We may want to have the whole bumper assembly returned for study. ~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Jim would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair. ~ If the dealership is not close, please take pictures and a detailed description of what is causing the issue including where on the Step Pad the issue is occurring. If Jim does not return the call within 15 minutes please gather the requested information and proceed with the repair. Information can be emailed to james.allie@fcagroup.com |
| 05191925A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please check the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1. Remove both of the transmission lines from the cooler?s top/bottom flared fittings on the radiator. ~ 2. Loosen the hex nut on the top flared fitting on the radiator tank.~ 3. Torque the top flared fitting to 235 +/- 15 Lb-In.~ 4. Torque hex nut to 100 +/- 10 Lb-In.~ 5. Repeat for bottom flared fitting.~ 6. Reinstall transmission line per normal installation procedures and ensure correct fluid level.~ ~ If vehicle is in need of a new radiator for another reason, check the new radiator for correct torque on the trans-oil cooler fitting per steps 2-5 above.~ ~ If radiator has a yellow mark by the trans-oil cooler fittings the torque does not have to be checked. |
| 05154400A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING. Pump - Power Steering Hydraulic NOTE: This Tech Tip is for gasoline engine JK vehicles only, manufactured before August 26, 2015. If the power steering pump is being replaced because the power steering fluid flow or pressure readings are below specification, the power steering fluid reservoir and cap assembly should also be replaced. Power steering reservoir and cap assembly 52126151AG or later should be used. |
| 05149141A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). Camshaft Position Sensor If replacing a camshaft position sensor for P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349, P0365, P0369, P0390 or P0394 fault codes, please review information below and contact Tom Nies on his cell phone: (248) 494-0187. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair. Before clearing any codes, please pull Freeze Frame and CamCrank Sync Event Monitor data (instructions below) from the PCM and send the PDF?s to Tom Nies by email: tom.nies@fcagroup.com~ Instructions to access Cam/Crank Sync Event Monitor: - From wiTECH main screen - Monitors tab - OBDII Monitors - Select Cam Crank Synchronization Event Monitor from the list - Should bring up 3 or 4 pages of data - Click on create PDF icon in lower right corner - email PDF to tom.nies@fcagroup.com |
| 04861963A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Evaporative System Integrity Monitor switch (ESIM) Prior to replacing this component on a 2015 Dodge Journey (JC), please call Bob Bruni at cell (248) 736-8958. If a response is not received within 15 minutes, then continue with the necessary repair. |
| 04610124A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Element Assy- Heated Seat If any of the Front Heated Seats are Inoperable. Call Mike Wicker at cell (248) 821- 9350 with the Fault Code, so we can determine true root cause. If your call is not returned within 15 minutes, please continue with the repair |
| 1UU47DX9A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SEATS. Seat belt retractor - rear seat center Prior to ordering this part, call Gary Gebski at (248) 807-5874. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with ordering the part |
| 05-008-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS. Vehicle Pulls Or Drifts While Applying The Brakes This bulletin involves cleaning the front brake rotor friction surfaces and replacing the front brake pads. |
| 31-001-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SEATS. Replacement Seat Covers And Seat Cover Repairs This bulletin involves FCA US LLC position in regard to replacement seat covers and seat cover repairs. |
| 09-008-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 3.6L Oil Loss Diagnostic Aid This bulletin involves additional information on oil loss. |
| 08-072-15 REV-A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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. ? 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 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 respo |
| 6th Edition 2015 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 6 |
| 18-021-15 REVA | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. It also involves replacement of the Oxygen (O2) Sensor and cleaning or replacement of the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 1/2 if necessary depending on Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that may have set. A small number of customers may experience an intermittent engine shudder or vibration which may not set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). In addition other customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination upon which the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: ? P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. ? P204F-00 - Reductant System Performance. ? P20E9-00 - Reductant Pressure Too High. ? P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. ? P1288-00 - NOX Sensor 1/2 Zero Offset Too High. ? P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. ? P241D-00 - Scr Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown. ? P016A-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Air/Fuel Ratio Control. ? P2459-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Frequency. ? P0133-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. ? P2084-00 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance - (1/2). ? P0171-00 - Fuel System 1/1 Lean. ? P0426-00 - Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance (1/1). ? P0045-00 - Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit/Open. ? P0087-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. ? P009A-00 - Intake Air Temperature/Ambient Air Temperature Correlation. ? P0128-00 - Thermostat Rationality. ? P0234-00 - Turbocharger Overboost Condition. ? P0420-00 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 1). ? P05F8-00 - Reductant Heater Control Module Performance. ? P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. ? P200A-00 - Intake M |
| 07-004-15 REVA | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated DTC P1D73 Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance This bulletin involves inspecting and securing the AGS actuator motor case housing. The customer may describe the MIL is illuminated. On further inspection the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1D73 Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance. |
| 18-021-15 REV-D | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. It also involves replacement of the Oxygen (O2) Sensor and cleaning or replacement of the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 1/2 if necessary depending on Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that may have set. A small number of customers may experience an intermittent engine shudder or vibration which may not set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). In addition other customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination upon which the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set: ? P26AB-00 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck. ? P24AF-00 - Particulate Matter Sensor Circuit Performance. ? P2196-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Stuck Rich. ? P1E0C-00 - Empty Fuel Tank. ? P2237-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Pump Cell Current Circuit Open. ? P1297-00 - EGR Slow Response - Decreasing Flow. ? P0420-00 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 1). ? P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. ? P204F-00 - Reductant System Performance. ? P20E9-00 - Reductant Pressure Too High. ? P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. ? P1288-00 - NOX Sensor 1/2 Zero Offset Too High. ? P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. ? P241D-00 - Scr Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown. ? P016A-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Air/Fuel Ratio Control. ? P2459-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Frequency. ? P0133-00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. ? P2084-00 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance - (1/2). ? P0171-00 - Fuel System 1/1 Lean. ? P0426-00 - Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance (1/1). ? P0045-00 - Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit/Open. ? P0087-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. ? P009A- |
| 18-064-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. P20EE SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 This bulletin involves replacing the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Catalyst assembly. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P20EE SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. |
| 21-004-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 845RE Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. The following TCM calibration improvements are available for vehicles equipped an 845RE Automatic Transmission (Sales Code DFL). These updates are listed by vehicle and engine. LD and LX vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB) ? Software to correct a harsh bump feel during a 2-1 downshift. ? Software to enable the scan tool based transmission ?Quick Learn.? ? Software to address customer concerns of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215C Output Shaft Speed, Wheel Speed Correlation setting on AWD equipped vehicles. LX and WK vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine (Sales Code EHD) ? Software to correct a harsh bump feel during a 2-1 downshift. WK vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB) ? ECO mode will not retain settings. If ECO mode is turned off, it will turn back on after the ignition is cycled. ? Software to correct a harsh bump feel during a 2-1 downshift. DS vehicles equipped with 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB) ? Software to correct a harsh bump feel during a 2-1 downshift. ? Software to address a customer?s concern of less than desired shift quality in Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Low mode during medium to heavy acceleration. ? Software to address customer concerns of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215C Output Shaft Speed, Wheel Speed Correlation setting on AWD equipped vehicles. ? Software improvements to powertrain braking in Tow/Haul mode. ? Software to improve downshift response from a medium to heavy pedal acceleration. ? Driveability improvements at higher altitudes. ? Software to improve acceleration during cruise control operation ? Software to correct a condition where DTC U11C3 - ESM Lost Communication With TCM On D-Pt CAN may have been displayed inste |
| 08-006-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Incorrect Language Displayed In The Cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with updated software. The customer may notice when trying to switch the language from English to Spanish/French, only the radio will display the correct language. The cluster will still display English. |
| 9003195 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Part Description: Skid Plate, Front Electric Power Steering Issue Description: Do not install this component on 2014 and 2015 Ram 1500 (DS/DX) vehicles built before 4/1/2014. These vehicles were built with a Front Lower Control Arm cross member that is not compatible with this skid plate. This cross member doesn't include the bolt attachment holes. Skid plates can be installed on vehicles built on or after 4/1/2014, if built with the a compatible Front Lower Control Arm cross member. |
| D-15-20 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Fas Feedback Program - Recall R47 - Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain |
| 18-015-15 | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination And/Or Intermittent No Crank No Start This bulletin involves inspecting the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) system for excessive water and/or ice and drying the CAC components if needed. It also involves installing a winter front cover. A small number of customers may experience a MIL illumination when ambient temperatures fall below 32°F (0 °C). Upon further inspection, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ? P0299 - Turbocharger Underboost Condition ? U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received In addition, customer vehicle may come in with a no crank/no start. This may have occurred after the vehicle has been driven for an extended period of time in extremely low ambient and then allowed to sit overnight. Further diagnosis may indicate a possible inoperative starter. DISCUSSION: A possible cause of these concerns may be contributed to internal icing of the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) system and intake manifold. Icing will occur because warm, moist air from the turbo charger is being rapidly cooled and the moisture is then condensed into liquid by the CAC. The liquid is then distributed into the rest of the intake system, which is operating at ambient temperature, where it will then freeze. Vehicles that are driven for extended periods of time are susceptible to higher amounts of ice build up within the intake manifold. Once the vehicle is turned off and allowed to sit, the ice formation in the intake will begin to melt due to the elevated underhood temperatures. The moisture will then run down the intake runners and accumulate in the combustion chamber through an open intake valve causing the engine to hydro-lock. To prevent icing in the CAC system when vehicle is operated in low ambient temperatures, it is highly recommended that the vehicle have winter front cover installed. This raises the CAC outlet temperatures above freezing which will help reduce condensation build up. |
| 08-016-15 | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi. This Symptom/Condition Only Applies To 2014-2015 KL Vehicles: A customer may experience a popping noise when listening to AM stations. |
| 07-002-15 REV. A | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below. |
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