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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

498 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S20080000102020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup Or Freeze.
OD61336B2020-01-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Parts Escalation Process (OD61336 Linked Document - Parts Support Instructions)
OD61336A2020-01-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VB1 2014-2019MY DS 3.0L Diesel EGR Cooler (OD61336 Linked Document - Coolant Level Check Tutorial)
OD613362020-01-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Safety Recall VB1: 2014-2019 DS 3.0L EGR Cooler Customer Handling
90041962020-01-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Handle, Swivel Release and Grommet, Pivot Joint The box bed divider swivel release handle and pivot joint grommet are intended for DS only, and not to be used on DJ or DT. These parts were removed from DJ and DT, since the bed extender obstructs tail lamp visibility requirements at some angles. Installing these parts onto the 2019 or later DJ and DT trucks will violate lighting obstruction requirements.
90040222020-01-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed. Individual parts include: - Compressor - Valve block - Individual hoses - Temp sensor - Shield - Air line clips NOTE: in most situations when a new compressor is needed, the compressor as a separate part is the correct repair, and the assembly would not be required.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-004-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
18-089-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
08-016-19 REV. F2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
09-003-192019-12-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. GEN-2 and GEN-3 - 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences This bulletin highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2, and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in each application. Although similar in design, the oil filter cartridges used on the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel engines are different in design. Interchanging them may result in premature engine damage over time.
08-016-19 REV. E2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:28.3 - WD and WK vehicle with UAQ and UCQ radio. 22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Warning chime will not turn off (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Bluetooth® improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Voice Recognition (VR) improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Radio stability improvements (WD and WK with UAQ and UCQ radio). Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
08-016-19 REV. D2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio). Menu bar at the bottom of the radio display is frozen (LA, LD and LX with UAQ and UAS radios). Can not change the time on the clock (LA, LD and LX with UAS radios). Anti-theft code request message. Backup camera screen is blank. Lines appear across screen. Radio control screen is blank or locked. Radio resets intermittently. Unable to adjust volume. Radio will not switch modes between AM, FM, SAT or Media. In addition, the following enhancements are included in this update:Carplay® connectivity improvements. Improvement to Bluetooth® phone pairing. Improved sound quality when using a Bluetooth phone.
90041542019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. BOX, Pickup (assembly) This service part has additional brackets used in manufacturing that will need to be removed by cutting them off prior to installation. This backet is on the front crossmember.
90041472019-12-02. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. SEAT BELT, Front (RT / LT) Prior to replacing this part take pictures of the conector area at the harness and send to carmen.gonzalez@fcagroup.com. Please contact the following to return parts back to the Quality Engineering Center (QEC): maria.pineda@fcagroup.com (248) 202-5341.
90041252019-10-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. GLASS, Backlite, Sliding, Assembly Before replacing this part, please call Lori Millen at (248) 379-1888. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please wrap back glass frame assembly in replacement part packing material to prevent twisting during shipping and return assembly to FCA Quality Engineering Center for analysis. If any questions, contact Lori Millen at (248) 379-1888.
90039682019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning 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.
90032202019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
OD554312019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall V47 / NHTSA 19V-325 Backlite Glass Parts Ordering Information
OD553412019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
Volume 5 Issue 52019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Operations Newsletter ? Volume 5, Issue 5
Volume 5 Issue 42019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 4
555022019-07-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. PadKit- Front Disc Brake
554882019-07-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. PadKit- Front Disc Brake
551892019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Actuator-Multiaitr

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