Service bulletins for the 2019 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.
1178 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| V87 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer Satisfaction Notification V87 Motor-Generator Unit (MGU) |
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| 9004150 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN. SEAL, Input If looking to replace stubshaft due to ATX fluid leaking, do not replace PTU seals. None of the seals from the PTU side will need to be replaced whenever the ATX stubshaft is replaced, even though V-seal (68408748A$) is in direct contact with the stubshaft, it will not avoid grease/oil leakage from transmission side. PTU V-seals are intended to act as a dust cover for stubshaft - PTU input shaft spline interface. PTU Input shaft seal (68408749A$) is intended to hold PTU oil and debris ingress; it should be replaced only if the fluid leakage is confirmed to be PTU oil and not ATX trans. fluid. |
| 9004154 | 2019-12-02. 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. |
| 9004147 | 2019-12-02. 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. |
| 08-003-19 REV.C | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Radio and Back-up Camera Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 1848.24. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Green horizontal lines on back up display, in reverse (If this is the customer concern use camera LOP 18-60-02-W2, on DT and JL vehicles only). Ghost Touch, features, modes and App?s changing without drivers input. Speaker pop noise when using Bluetooth device. When vehicle is first start the radio will reset and the time display shows 12:00. Audio distortion and volume fluctuation. Blank rear camera image in reverse (If this is the customer concern use camera LOP 18-60-02-W2, on DT and JL vehicles only). Audio distortion (KL vehicles). Audio cutting in and out during memory recall. Ring tone too loud. AM/FM volume fluctuates. While in CarPlay® or Android Auto Google® maps showing wrong location. Phone disconnected after first call. Black screen or White screen with vertical lines. Personal Identification Number (PIN) clears and volume locked while KeySense is used. Audio static while in SXM/SAT modes. Echo heard during Bluetooth phone calls. The radio is locked up. The radio remains on after ignition has been turned off. The radio resets. The radio screen turns black. Intermittently requires an anti-theft code to be entered. Software update also includes software enhancement. SXM sound and behavior improvements. |
| 23-019-19 REV. A | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. RamBox Applique Separation/Delamination This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly removing, installing new tape and re-installing one or both of the RamBox appliques. Customers may comment on the following: One or both of the RamBox appliques are separating/delaminating from the RamBox doors. |
| 08-028-19 REV. A | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the BPCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following DTCs have been set: If DTCs, P0AA1-00 - Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed and P0AC0-00 - Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor 1 Circuit Performance is set together, follow the published service diagnostic information for P0AA1-00 before proceeding further with this bulletin. If DTC, P0AC0-00 is set without P0AA1-00, proceed with the bulletin. P0AC0-00 - Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor 1 Circuit Performance. P1AEC - MCPA HV Battery Voltage Sensor Circuit Performance. |
| 04-001-19 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Pentastar Upgrade Oil Fill Level after an Oil Change This bulletin involves rechecking the oil fill level after filling the engine to the correct specifications. The customer may describe that after an oil change they check their oil fill level and it is showing overfilled on the oil dipstick. |
| 08-003-19 REV. B | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Radio and Back-up Camera Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 1848.24. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Green horizontal lines on back up display, in reverse (If this is the customer concern use camera LOP 18-60-02-W2, on DT and JL vehicles only). Ghost Touch, features, modes and App?s changing without drivers input. Speaker pop noise when using Bluetooth device. When vehicle is first start the radio will reset and the time display shows 12:00. Audio distortion and volume fluctuation. Blank rear camera image in reverse (If this is the customer concern use camera LOP 18-60-02-W2, on DT and JL vehicles only). Audio distortion (KL vehicles). Audio cutting in and out during memory recall. Ring tone too loud. AM/FM volume fluctuates. While in CarPlay® or Android Auto Google® maps showing wrong location. Phone disconnected after first call. Black screen or White screen with vertical lines. Personal Identification Number (PIN) clears and volume locked while KeySense is used. Audio static while in SXM/SAT modes. Echo heard during Bluetooth phone calls. The radio is locked up. The radio remains on after ignition has been turned off. The radio resets. The radio screen turns black. Intermittently requires an anti-theft code to be entered. Software update also includes software enhancement.SXM sound and behavior improvements. |
| V81 Combo | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. Customer Satisfaction Notification V81 Incorrect Spare Wheel |
| 9004125 | 2019-10-28. 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. |
| 9003680 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. RETAINER, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Oil leak from rear engine seal retainer or windage tray/gasket Check for other sources of leaks using dye such as gallery plugs, camshaft cup plug at rear of engine, rear of engine valley for possible MDS solenoid, VVT solenoid, block porosity or transmission leaks. If another source of the leak was identified, proceed with the appropriate repairs. Engineering is looking for assistance in determining root cause and a corrective action on crankshaft rear oil seals and windage tray/gaskets. For concerns related to rear crankshaft seal oil leaks and windage tray gaskets, please send an email to brenton.swank@fcagroup.com. Include the VIN, mileage, and any photos identifying where the leak is coming from using dye, such as: 1. Leak between rear seal and crankshaft (seal rolled during installation) 2. Leak between outer diameter of rear seal and retainer 3. Leak between rear seal retainer and engine block (Please record the 5 retainer bolts residual torque in tightening direction) 4. Leak between rear seal retainer and windage tray/gasket (Please record the oil pan bolts residual torque in tightening direction) If the source of the leak cannot be identified, please contact Brenton Swank at (248) 804-9386 or Brenton.Swank@FCAGroup.com If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 9003968 | 2019-10-28. 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. |
| 9004032 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CENTER STACK, Upper (Disassociated Display 8.4" with ICS Bezel) For concern of a "Yellow Band" on the center stack display, swapping the radio or display will NOT resolve the issue. The issue will be corrected in an upcoming radio software available by end of Q3. The temporary fix is to perform a vehicle sleep cycle. If the dealer has any additional questions, please contact: Chhaviraj Chattha (248) 512-1734 - Chhavi.Chattha@fcagroup.com or Ashikur Rahman (248) 512-6715 - Ashikur.Rahman@external.fcagroup.com |
| 9004114 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. CAMERA, Surround View Customer's complaining that their surround view camera image is blurry (sales code XAK) please contact, Sam Tkac at (248) 821-7819 or Bing Guo at (248) 500-7355 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. 1. Take a camera image picture on the radio screen and compare to the image of other cameras in the vehicle 2. Verify that the camera is clean, with no scratch or damage on the lens, no moisture or foreign material inside the camera 3. Disconnect and reconnect the camera 4. Swap the blurry camera with a known good camera, (or install the camera in a different position) 5. Verify / update radio software and perform a WiTech ECU reset |
| 9004005 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. CAMERA (Rear) Rear camera screen blank/blue/inop Please ensure the radio is at the latest software level prior to replacing the rear camera. After updating the radio, the system requires two key cycles to function properly. If the camera is inoperative after the radio update, proceed with repair. |
| 9003220 | 2019-10-28. 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. |
| 9004115 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SEAL, Crankshaft Oil, Front Front crankshaft oil seal leak: For concern of front crankshaft seal leak please send an email to brenton.swank@fcagroup.com with VIN, Mileage, Photos and indicate where the leak is identified using dye such as: 1. Leak between the outer diameter of the seal to front cover? 2. Leak between the seal and damper 3. Leak through the damper bolt This will help in determining root cause and corrective action. For additional questions, please contact: Brenton Swank: Cell (248) 804-9386 or brenton.swank@fcagroup.com If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 02-002-19 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Noise From Front Sway Bar Link This bulletin involves checking and if necessary, tightening one/both of the swaybar to link nut(s). The customer may describe: There is a loud clunking noise from the front of the vehicle. |
| 08-047-19 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Parktronic System (PTS) Module Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PTS module with the latest available software. Customers may experience an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) message. These DTCs may be setting erroneously and this software enhancement will remove these DTCs. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following DTCs have been set:B128E-25 - PTS Sensor 1-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B128F-25 - PTS Sensor 2-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1290-25 - PTS Sensor 3-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1291-25 - PTS Sensor 4-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1292-25 - PTS Sensor 5-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1293-25 - PTS Sensor 6-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1295-25 - PTS Sensor 8-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1296-25 - PTS Sensor 9-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1297-25 - PTS Sensor 10-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1298-25 - PTS Sensor 11-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. B1299-25 - PTS Sensor 12-Signal Shape/Waveform Failure. Customers may experience the following: When backing up, the park assist feature will apply the brakes when no object is behind the vehicle. |
| 08-046-19 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; LANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Flash: Driver Assistance System Module (DASM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the DASM with the latest software available. The customer may describe one or more of the following:Forward Facing Camera Issue, Service Required. An EVIC message indicating "Automatic Cruise Control/Forward CollisionWarning (ACC/FCW) limited functionality". Lane Sense inoperative. The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warning light being illuminated. In addition, customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation thetechnician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC):C008E-00 - ECU Internal Performance. |
| 18-009-19 REV B | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs:P0175 - Fuel System 2/1 Rich. P258B - Electronic Vacuum Pump Performance. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. C0062 - Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor. In addition, the customer may experience one or more of the following:Engine RPM erratic and or bucking, when accelerating after slowing down. Occasional engine shut off while shifting from 4WD low to 2WD. Improvements to the vacuum pump cycle time. Rough idle after cold start. |
| 08-009-19 REV A | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. UAX and UCX Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 28.1. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio distortion. Uconnect App inoperative. Navigation route guidance incorrect. Radio locked up. Voice recognition inoperative. Navigation locks up and/or black screen. Missing CarPlay® message ?Device Not Present? when using the IPhone® display screen. Split screen with incorrect display. Radio display screen may flicker. Poor Bluetooth® audio. Split screen with incorrect display. Radio will intermittently reset. SXM® audio stops working. SXM missing the menu and/or display graphics. In addition, the following improvements are included:Radio reception improvements. AndroidAuto®/CarPlay enhancements. Language enhancements. |
| 08-045-19 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update UAV and UCV Radio This bulletin provides information regarding the latest FOTA software update to 21.10. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Backup camera screen is blue. Green horizontal lines appear across screen. |
| 23-013-19 | 2019-07-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Noise From A-Pillar or Floor Area During Turns or Body Movement This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the A-Pillar body mounts if needed. The customer may describe popping or crackingnoises heard around the front floor or A-Pillar area, while turning left or right (during a lateral movement). |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.