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Service bulletins for the 2023 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.

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

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91002262023-10-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
91002122023-10-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP. PUMP Water For 2016-2024MY 3.6L Pentastar Upgrade with suspected coolant leak. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT, PROCEED WITH INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE LATEST VERSION OF STAR ONLINE PUBLICATION S2307000002. Please submit pictures of the leak area thru the DIDI process outlined in the STAR Online document. NOTE: Some coolant residue may be found at the water pump weep hole plug area which may be normal, but coolant should not be dripping from this location. If unsure about, use the Pressurized Coolant System Inspection process as found in the Dealer Connect Cooling Diagnosis and Testing Procedures.
TSB08201232023-10-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin applies to vehicles built on and before June 05, 2023 (MDH 0605XX) equipped with a Global Telematics Box Module (Sales Code RDG)
08209232023-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Over The Air Update from S24.6, S26.15 and T25.43 to T25.48 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Ambient Light Setting inoperable. ? Radio reset (Rearview camera functions normally). ? Voice Recognition (VR) inoperable. ? Audio sources inoperable. ? Wireless CarPlayT inoperable. ? Setting preferences not saved on correct profile. ? Audio loss. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 from S24.6, S26.15 and T25.43 to T25.48. NOTE: The National campaign for this FOTA update is estimated to be launched on September 29, 2023.
08190232023-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Over The Air Software Update to R255.45.06 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? No sound heard when Assist & SOS Call is established. ? Balance/Fade does not stay on when setup by one press. ? Wireless Phone interface freezes after User accepts incoming call when in a conference call. ? System switches to Wireless after key cycle, profile change, theme change, or theme mode change. ? After overnight sleep cycle defrost vent and dash vent are cut off due to duplicate front defrost. ? Surround sound image loads incorrectly when activating with Android Auto?. ? Radio plays different SXMT station than user selected. ? After a software update, previously added widgets to Shortcuts show up as "Couldn?t add widget". ? SXMT presets greyed out, non-functional and audio intermittently fades in and out. ? Switch between the Cargo Camera screen and the AUX camera screen while switching between Night/Day modes, camera image may not be displayed. (Rearview camera functions normally). ? Deleting songs from Artist & Song Notifications, then Sports announcement displayed and "X" to cancel freezes screen. (Rearview camera functions normally). ? After a long sleep cycle, the left menu bar showing SXMT station categories (i.e. For You, Music, Sports, News, Presets) does not display all categories. ? When playing SXMT, after switching to a profile with a different Theme Mode, starting Bus Sleep cycle causes Presets Shown to change from 20 to 15. (Rearview camera functions normally). ? When call received from another vehicle, the voice of the receiving end is echoed back, the caller?s vehicle has no echo issue. ? No response from Browse hard key when SXMT source is selected. ? Screen graphics/Theme -Shortcut widgets show up as "Loading", even after full sleep cycle. ? Android Auto? - Call duration displayed on status bar notification area is different than the actual duration. Widget view and Android Auto? screen are s
S23080001092023-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check Engine Light On, DTC?s P2008 P2016 P2017 Circuit F342, Spread Terminal At Solenoid Short Runner Valve Connector
91001952023-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. STARTER Engine Due to starter No Trouble Found claims, please contact FCA Redacted Content prior to repair. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
08185232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Radio Over The Air Uconnect R1L Radio Software Update to R160 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Media source changes to AM after the theme mode is changed (ex. headlights on - dark mode). ? Audio cuts out at volume levels 30 or above. ? System switches to Wireless after key cycle, profile change, or theme mode change. ? Wireless phone interface freezes after user accepts incoming call when in a conference call. ? Wi-Fi Hotspot gets disabled automatically when turning the vehicle ignition off for a long period. ? Loss of SXM/AM/FM presets. ? Blank Screen and Home Screen Loading. (Rearview Camera not affected). ? Radio Reboot. (Rearview Camera not affected). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 from 136.10.04, 139.01.53 and 145.00.15 to R160. NOTE: The national launch for the FOTA is expected to begin April 17, 2023.
08184232023-09-25. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ACC Etching on Start/Stop Button Shy Customers may experience: ? ACC (Accessory Position) etching missing on Stop/Start button. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing the Keyless Ignition Node (KIN). NOTE: There is no issue with the ignition switch or the switching of positions, but with the indication of the ACC lamp around the switch when in the ACC position. There is also cluster EVIC indication when the ignition is in the ACC position.
08181232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 from QR39.62 and QR39.57 to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin August 16, 2023
08082232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio R160.00.21 USB Software Update
08180232023-09-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates The customer may describe that they heard about these vehicles that can be unlawfully driven away by thieves when they are able to program new key fobs through the RFHM. Software enhancement include: ?Update to the RFHM software to prevent hackers from programming their own key fob to the vehicle. ? This is intended to deter an unwanted drive off of the vehicle without the customers knowledge.
08177232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Updates The customer may experience the one or more of the following: ? Uconnect Box Message at Startup. ? Uconnect Box Error Or Requires Service Message. ? Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for Electronic Control Modules (ECUs) won?t be shown to customer through the Vehicle Health alert (Mobile App or email). This bulletin involves reprogramming the TBM with the latest available software.
08151232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telematics Box Module (TBM) Over The Air Software Update to 5.39.1 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Uconnect Box Message at startup. ? Uconnect Box Error or Requires Service Message. ? Connectivity: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for Electronic Control Modules (ECUs) won?t be shown to customer through the Vehicle Health alert (Mobile app or email). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 TBM software will be updated from **5.13 and** 5.25 to 5.39.1.
08176232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ? Unable to turn the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF. This feature is ON by default. This bulletin involves reprogramming the BCM module with the latest available software.
18082232023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ? Cruise control inoperative. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
S238A0000342023-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER. USB Hub In-Operable
91001862023-09-25. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. Brake Vacuum Pump For DTC Code P258B. Due to brake vacuum pumps being returned with trouble not found, please follow the proper diagnostics outline in the service library this also includes checking all electrical and vacuum hose connections prior to replacement of the vacuum pump. This will avoid unnecessary repair and potential charge back on the vacuum pump.
90044332023-09-25. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM; SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PUMP, Vacuum For DTC Code P258B - ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE. Due to brake vacuum pumps returned with trouble not found, please follow the proper diagnostics outline in the service library this also includes checking all electrical and vacuum hose connections prior to replacement of the vacuum pump. This will avoid unnecessary repair and potential charge back on the vacuum pump.
91001602023-08-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power wndow switch passenger
08151232023-08-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telematics Box Module (TBM) Over The Air Software Update to 5.39.1 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Uconnect Box Message at Startup. ? Uconnect Box Error Or Requires Service Message. ? Connectivity: Uconnect Mobile App trunk status showing as closed when trunk is open. ? Connectivity: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for Electronic Control Modules (ECUs) won?t be shown to customer through the Vehicle Health alert (Mobile app or email). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware 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 TBM software will be updated from 5.25 to 5.39.1.
Reference70A2023-08-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Customer Satisfaction Notification 70A - Radio Date/Time Update
918902023-08-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-22-11 STAR Center Uconnect 5 (R1) Radio Pre-Authorization Program ? Select Radios (New and Exchange) ?2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL), 2023 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS), 2023 Ram 1500 Pickup (DT), 2023 Ram Heavy Duty Pickup (DD/DF/DJ/ DP/D2), 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) (Rev. B)
918872023-08-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Warranty Bulletin D-20-13 STAR Center Uconnect 5 (R1) Radio Pre-Authorization Program ? Select Radios (New and Exchange) ?2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL), 2023 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS), 2023 Ram 1500 Pickup (DT), 2023 Ram Heavy Duty Pickup (DD/DF/DJ/DP/D2), 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) (Rev. F)
18050232023-05-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? U0402-00 - IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM TCM. When U0402-00 sets in the PCM, the module will start to deny torque requests from Transmission Control Module (TCM), the transmission will fault and go to a fixed gear limp-in reaction, and send the MIL request to PCM. The customer may also experience the following: ? A limp mode when DTC sets in the PCM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

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