Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
1228 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 9004324 | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SEAL, REAR DOOR GLASS RUN Loose, deformed and torn door seals. If the door seal in question is being ordered for any of these conditions please contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please take pictures of the area identifying the door and seal affected as well as the VIN of the vehicle and email pictures to FCA Redacted Content |
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| 23-025-20 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Tailgate Cable Has Excessive Slack or is Loose This bulletin involves replacing one of the tailgate cables with a new tailgate service cable. The customer may comment on one or more of the following:One tailgate cable has too much slack or is loose. The tailgate cables are different lengths. |
| 08-094-20 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); EQUIPMENT. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set::If the customer has any concerns with the transfer case or if the tech performs any repairs on the transfer case, the software must be updated.C140E - Transfer Case Motor Blocked. If DTC C140E is present, follow normal diagnostic procedures before updating the DTCM.In addition the customer may describe the following:The ?Service 4WD? message/fault is displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Transfer case shift fork tabs broken during range shift. Noisy (clunking/ratcheting) transfer case range shifts. Failure to complete transfer case range shifts. The following software enhancement is available:This update will help reduce premature transfer case failure. |
| S1808000221 Rev. | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Cluster Does Not Retain Selected Radio Theme Update |
| S2024000007 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Customer Indicates There Is A Whistle Noise After The Vehicle Is Turned Off. |
| S2008000165 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cannot Program Newly Installed Mopar Remote Start, Key Programming Fails, Keys Already Programmed Failing Response |
| S2008000159 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) On, Slightly Higher Than Expected Idle |
| S1923000014 Rev. | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Ram Box Lid Fitment And Or Closing Effort Issues |
| S2008000151 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Outside Air Temperature Displayed On Cluster Or Radio Are Inaccurate |
| 9004308 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. COVER, Tonneau If the tonneau retaining strap is broken, there is a repair strap available. It is not necessary to replace the full tonneau cover. |
| 08-048-20 REV. A | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. UAX, UCX, UAV and UCV Radio Over the Air Software Version Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated to 34.2. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Uconnect App inoperative(DT Vehicles Only). Voice Recognition (VR) inoperative(DT Vehicles Only). Radio resets (DT Vehicles Only). Radio locks up, freezes or resets. Bluetooth device is slow to pair, or does not pair. GPS unable to load and find locations. Loss of saved radio presets. Display screen is back with no backlighting. No audio output coming from the radio. Cannot control audio volume. Rear view camera display will not turn off. |
| S2008000141 | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Navigation Shows Incorrect Location |
| S2008000123 Rev. | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. (Revision B) Radio Resets While Driving Under 1000 RPM |
| S1908000022 Rev. | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). (Revision A) Navigation Search Feature Does Not Work |
| 9001496 | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. CAP, Engine Oil, Fill (O RING, Oil Filler Cap) For all model years, models and engines using oil fill caps with O-Ring seals: These O-Rings are now available for service. The green O-Ring is part 68029299A$. The black O-Ring is to be serviced by the green O-Ring. The blue O-Ring (thicker cross section than green & black) is part 68029300A$.~ If ordering this oil filler cap for a warranty repair due to a damaged/missing O-ring, please note that returned caps replaced for an O-ring issue will be subject to chargeback. |
| 9004298 | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Intake Manifold, Intake Manifold Gaskets, Intake Manifold Bolts If the intake manifold is being removed for service and the vehicle build date is between 02/24/20 to 08/07/20, please inspect the intake manifold for cracks around the intake manifold mounting bolt holes. If cracks are found please replace the intake manifold and intake manifold mounting bolts with P/N 06510314AA or later, torquing the bolts to specification when installing. If no cracks are found around the mounting holes, the intake manifold is OK to re-install during re-assembly using NEW mounting bolts p/n 06510314AA or later and torquing to specification. |
| S2008000130 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Radio UConnect GPS Based Trip Computer Missing |
| S2008000123 Rev. | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. (Revision A) Radio Resets While Driving Under 1000 RPM |
| S2008000124 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Side Steps, Running Boards, Do Not Extend When Exiting Vehicle Or Retract As Expected |
| S2008000123 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ENGINE. Radio Resets While Driving Under 1000 RPM |
| S1923000042 Rev. | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. (Revision C) Service Air Suspension System And Power Side Steps Obstructed message With Chime When Power Side Steps Are Obstructed |
| 9003637 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT. USB PORT, Media Hub For Android Auto and Apple Carplay issues, do not replace this part. Android Auto and Apple Carplay applications may not operate with the vehicle if an aftermarket cable is being used. Verify the functionality of these applications using an OEM Apple Lightning cable or an OEM provided USB cable for Android phones before performing any additional troubleshooting. For questions regarding Android Auto or Apply Carplay functionality, please contact FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 9004018 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. LAMP, Cargo (CHMSL) If the CHMSL is being replaced for a water leak, new screws should be used, refer to STAR parts for the latest screw PN Ensure the screws are tightened to 2.8 NM / 24" lbs. |
| 9004289 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. COMPRESSOR, Air Conditioning, Complete Diagnosing the vehicle for poor A/C performance call: FCA Redacted Content before changing the compressor. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. |
| 08-007-20 REV. A | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: UAQ radios - 34.2. UCQ - 30.24. 2019 LA and WD with UAQ or UCQ radios and 2020 WD with UCQ radio has been removed from the service bulletin and are now covered under a safety recall. Please refer to published information in DealerCONNECT/Service Library for more details. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Speaker crackling noise on non amplified vehicles (UAQ Only). Active call not transferred to vehicle Bluetooth®(UAQ Only). Voice Recognition (VR) not understanding commands to switch sources (UAQ Only). Bluetooth phonebook not available (UAQ Only). "Setting" button removed after ignition cycle (UAQ Only). Coolant temperature value incorrect (UAQ Only). Blank display screen at start up. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.