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.
By type
By component
By trouble code
By topic
Only bulletins with component: Transmission and driveline are shown. Show all
| 100595 | 2024-09-24. Warranty extension. POWER TRAIN. WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT) vehicles to the Powertrain Pre-Authorization program for all dealers (Base, Plus & Premium) to ensure proper repair of Rear Axle Assembly failures and to assist in quality improvements. REV.A |
|---|---|
| 21-039-24 REV. C | 2024-09-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. ● P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. ● P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 9100409 | 2024-09-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TRANSFER CASE Before replacing a transfer case unit for fault codes C1444-98 and/or C1477-4B, be sure to reference TSB 21-048-24 for potential transfer case shift motor replacement |
| 21-039-24 REV. B | 2024-08-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. ● P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. ● P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 99500 | 2024-07-31. Other. POWER TRAIN. CARRIER – PLANETARY & SHAFT KIT - OUTPUT |
| 9100390 | 2024-07-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. D Clutch Repair Kit TSB 21-039-24 REV A - D-Clutch repair kit missing Carrier Output Shaft Seals It has been identified the Carrier Output Shaft is missing 2 seals for some of the kits delivered to dealers. These seals are not available individually. MOPAR is working to get the parts. Do not rebuild the transmission without these seals otherwise the vehicle will not have reverse. Please refer to STAR Online Publication S2421000001 for instructions for inspecting if the seals are present on the Output Shaft Carrier Shaft. If seals are missing, please return the D-Clutch Kit as defective and order another kit. Transmission replacement is not recommended as this issue should be solved with replacement kits. |
| 9100390 Rev1 | 2024-07-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. D Clutch Repair Kit TSB 21-039-24 REV A - D-Clutch repair kit missing Carrier Output Shaft Seals It has been identified the Carrier Output Shaft is missing 2 seals for some of the kits delivered to dealers. These seals are not available individually. MOPAR is working to get the parts. Do not rebuild the transmission without these seals otherwise the vehicle will not have reverse. Please refer to STAR Online Publication S2421000001 for instructions for inspecting if the seals are present on the Output Shaft Carrier Shaft. If seals are missing, please return the D-Clutch Kit as defective and order another kit. Transmission replacement is not recommended as this issue should be solved with replacement kits |
| 03-006-24 | 2024-07-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "Rear Axle Vibration Shudder Or Chatter Customers may experience the following: ● A chatter, shudder, or vibration from the rear axle during turns. NOTE: This may happen more as the vehicle ages, especially if the vehicle is used extensively for towing or hauling heavy loads. The cause of the concern may be due to degradation of the rear axle fluid. It is very important to follow the routine maintenance schedules on these vehicles when it comes to changing the rear axle fluid if the vehicle is used primarily for towing or hauling heavy loads. If you experience a vehicle with the above condition, please perform the proper maintenance procedures for the rear axle and replace the fluid first before replacing any hardware components. NOTE: This service bulletin is only applicable to vehicles that have no history of an axle fluid replacement. If the vehicle usage includes police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, regular axle fluid changes are required every 3 years or 30,000 miles (whichever comes first) per the Maintenance Schedule in the vehicle Owner's Manual. This bulletin involves changing the rear axle lube to possibly address a chatter, shudder or vibration." |
| 21-039-24 REV. A | 2024-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "D Clutch Repair Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ● P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. ● P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. ● P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 21-039-24 | 2024-06-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "D Clutch Repair Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ● P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. ● P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. ● P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 9100344 | 2024-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "VALVE BODY & CONTROL UNIT Transmission Ensure clutch pressure check has been completed and documented prior to valve body replacement." |
| S2323000085 | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Drone Noise From Bed Or Rear Of Truck While Driving At Speeds Between 20 And 45 MPH |
| S2309000013 | 2024-01-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Verifying Camshaft Diagnosis |
| S2221000003 | 2024-01-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 8-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines. |
| S2323000017 | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Enabling A New Power Side Step Module. |
| S2221000003 | 2023-10-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 8-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines. |
| 9100181 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). Transfer case rear output seal For customer concerns related to Transfer Case Rear Output Seal leak please call FCA Redacted Content prior to repair. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. |
| S1808000152 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration |
| S2323000017 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Enabling A New Power Side Step Module. |
| S1623000028 Rev. | 2023-02-13. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; VISIBILITY; PARKING BRAKE. Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. |
| 2102521 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience one or both of the following conditions: A Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) event or failure with no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and the vehicle has less than 644 km (400 miles) on the odometer indicates it is likely the vehicle has experienced an unintentional code clear event. Harsh 3-2 downshift. Harsh 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts when cold. 4-5 shift clunk. |
| 2301921 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS. Power Side Steps Do Not Stow Or Deploy Properly This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the driver or passenger power side step motor. Customers may notice one or more of the following:Power side steps do not stow or deploy properly. Information Panel Cluster (IPC) shows ?Obstacle Detection? fault. |
| 74244 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Warranty Bulletin D-20-23 Part Order Restriction Program - 48V Power Pack Unit (PPU) - Select 2018 - 2021 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2019 - 2021 RAM (DT) (Rev. A) |
| S2221000003 | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 8-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines. |
| 1801120 | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following: A hesitation or rough feeling during engine-starting. Extended or longer than usual engine crank time. This conditions usually happens after a cold engine start and the vehicle is turnedoff and turned on within 3-5 minutes this will result in an extended or longer crank than usual before the vehicle restarts. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.