Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 2500
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.
490 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 30731 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017. |
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| 9003694 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system |
| 18-012-14 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C). P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit. P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance. P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low. P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High. P0456 - Evap System Small Leak(applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often). Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode. Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps.Also software enhancements were made to improve transmission durability. |
| 25-005-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel Exhaust Fluid This bulletin provides information regarding the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) vehicle delivery fill guidelines. |
| 9001762 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: Thermostat, Engine Issue Description: Important! There has been an application change to the Cummins turbo diesel thermostat. When replacing a thermostat confirm the correct replacement is choosen.~ 2010, 2011, and 2012 RAM Trucks 2500/3500/4500/5500 engine coolant operating temperature has been increased to 200 degrees requiring thermostat 68067109AA.~ 2009, 2013, and 2014 RAM Trucks 2500/3500/4500/5500 engine coolant operating temperature is 190 degrees requiring thermostat 68005464AA.~ These thermostats are not interchangeable and doing so will result in reduced engine performance. |
| 18-034-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 09-004-16 REV. A | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Cummins Service Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the engine assembly. Remanufactured long block or short block was installed during a prior repair. A new replacement engine will be installed. |
| 9003740 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pan 2012-2017 Cummins engines with oil pan leaks, please inspect the shallow area of the oil pan for cracks. If cracks are found, please replace as necessary. Cracks are typically found above the cross member area. Please contact Chad Eichbrecht at cell (248) 309-2695 to arrange for part return or email chad.w.eichbrecht@fcagroup.com If you do not receive a response within 15 minutes, please proceed with normal repair. |
| 18-012-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire NOTE: The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C). ? P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit ? P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance ? P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low ? P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak Customers may also experience any of the following conditions (applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): ? Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often) ? Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode ? Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps |
| 18-022-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT>Service Info. |
| 18-091-16 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set. Several software improvements are available for the following conditions. The Following DTC has been changed from a two trip fault to a one trip fault: · U1A24 - Lost Communication With Ammonia Sensor. Prevent or reduce MIL illumination when no defect is present for the following DTCs. These faults have been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault: · P0201 - P0206 - Fuel Injector X Circuit/Open. · P049D - EGR Control Position Exceeding Learning Limit. · P0711 - Transmission Temperature Sensor Performance. · P0712 - Transmission Temperature Sensor Low. · P0713 - Transmission Temperature Sensor High. · P0714 - Transmission Temperature Sensor Intermittent. · P0740 - TCC Out Of Range. · P0869 - Line Pressure High. · P0933 - Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Range/Performance. · P0934 - Line Pressure Sensor Circuit Low. · P0935 - Line Pressure Sensor Circuit High. · P1775 - Solenoid Switch Valve Latched In TCC Position. · P1776 - Solenoid Switch Valve Latched In LR Position. · U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM. · U0002 - CAN C Bus Off performance - Bus Off. Improvements to prevent or reduce MIL illumination when no defect is present for: · **P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF And Throttle Body. · P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. · P242F - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. · P20E8 - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Pressure Too Low. · P202E - Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. · P209F - Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit Performance. · P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected.** |
| 07-004-12 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules. |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 07-004-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules. |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 9003779 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Assembly If a customer comes in with a check engine light for P2002 which has led to replacing the DPF, please contact Dean Armstrong at cell (248)-202-8148. Cummins engineering is currently investigating the root cause to this condition. If you do not receive an answer or call back within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. |
| 68210071A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intake Grid Heater Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (relay) and 05187880A$ (grid). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as necessary. |
| 68232786A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Housing: Oil Filter Adapter Cummins equipped trucks ONLY; If you are replacing the oil filter adapter as a result of thread damage to the oil filter connector (Spud), DO NOT replace the entire adapter assembly. The oil filter connector is available separately (Part Number 04429355).~ If ordering an adapter due to some other issue, you must also order an oil bypass valve Mopar Part # 04797726AB, as these are not reusable. Please refer to all applicable published service information for oil bypass valve installation |
| 68206041A$ | 2016-09-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. "FAN SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, FAN SUPPORT BEARING, FAN PULLEY IF YOU ARE REPLACING THIS PART DUE TO FAN HUB BEARING FAILURE, PLEASE ALSO REPLACE THE FAN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY USING CURRENT MOPAR STOCK (PART NUMBER 52014729A$).~ ONCE INSTALLED, CONTACT CHRISTINE DONEGAN AT (866) 799-1692 EXT 1257 TO INITIATE A FAST TRACK REQUEST FOR THE RETURN OF THE PARTS FOR ANALYSIS." |
| 25-005-14 | 2016-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 07-001-13 | 2016-04-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| SB-18-034-14 | 2014-08-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES AND JEEPS, (MY 2013-2014)MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS SET REGARDING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT. *PE |
| SB-14-001-14 | 2014-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. DODGE: SOME TRUCKS HAVE NO START OR HARD CONDITION DUE TO GELLING OF FUEL IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND CAUSE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, FRAME MOUNTED, NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. MODEL 2013-2014 RAM PU (2500), (3500), CAB CHASSIS (3500), (4500), (5500). *PE |
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