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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| 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 |
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| 08-020-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: Radio May Be Muted Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves updating the Amplifier?s software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus. On further inspection U0186-00 Lost communication with the audio amplifier may be found. |
| 08-008-14 REV. A | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. |
| 18-010-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Doser Module, MIL Illumination P208D and or P202E This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Doser Control Unit (DCU) with new software. FLASH PCM SERVICE BULLETIN 18-018-13 REV. B (OR LATER BULLETIN) SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS SERVICE BULLETIN FOR PICKUP TRUCKS FLASH PCM SERVICE BULLETIN 18-025-13 REV. A (OR LATER BULLETIN) SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS SERVICE BULLETIN FOR CAB CHASSIS TRUCKS Software improvements are available for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system on vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel. Improvements To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: ? P208D - (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) REDUCTANT PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH ? P202E - (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) REDUCTANT INJECTOR PERFORMANCE |
| 14-001-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fuel Gelling in Cold Ambient Temperatures This bulletin involves reconfiguring the Body Control Module (BCM). Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to fuel related Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and/or may have a hard or no start condition due to fuel gelling in cold ambient temperatures (20°F or -7°C) or below. DTC?s, such as P0087, P0191 or P026B (or other DTC?s) may have been set. Ram Trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel included on the RRT VIN list exhibiting the above concerns have a condition that will cause the frame mounted fuel filter heater not to function. The condition is due to a configuration setting in the Body Control Module (BCM). NOTE: The engine mounted fuel filter heater is operating properly. |
| 08-015-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel Message Display In the Cluster May Have Overlapping Text This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may notice that some of the text in the cluster for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) reminder is overlapping. |
| 08-010-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner. |
| 08-008-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. |
| 18-001-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: MIL Illumination P0456- Evap System Small Leak 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 Code has been set: ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak |
| 08-002-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Flash: Can Not Disable Comfort Auto On Feature This Bulletin involves updating the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software. A customer may experience not being able to turn off the ?Comfort Auto On? feature in the customer settings. |
| 08-001-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. Flash: Activate The Disable Feature For Hill Start Assist And PTO Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) module software. No DTC will be found. |
| 18-018-13 REV. A | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel. Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For The Following Transmission Faults. These Faults Are Currently Tripped As A One Trip Fault And Should Have Been A Two Trip Fault: ? 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 Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: ? P026A - CHARGE AIR COOLER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD ? P0544 - EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 ? P0562 - BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW ? P20EE - SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD - BANK 1 ? P2201 - AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 ? P2281 - AIR LEAK BETWEEN MAF AND THROTTLE BODY ? P24A5 - EGR COOLER BYPASS BANK 1 CONTROL STUCK ? P2459 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION TOO FREQUENT ? P249E - CLOSED LOOP SCR REDUCTANT INJECTION CONTROL AT LIMIT - FLOW TOO HIGH Other Updates: ? With the ignition in the ?Run? position, engine not running, a small number of customers may experience a message in the Vehicle Information Center that states ?Service Exhaust System - see dealer? erroneously. ? Add engine run time t |
| 08-002-13 REV. B | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio |
| N35060613 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N35060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS/DJ/D2) 1500/2500/3500 series RAM Trucks. Some of the above vehicles equipped with premium tail lamps may not give the driver notification of a turn signal malfunction. This condition does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 ? Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reprogram the Central Body Controller (CBC) with new software. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles. |
| N33060613 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N33060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DJ/D2) 2500/3500 series RAM Trucks. Some of the above vehicles equipped with premium headlamps have headlamp shutters that may not function as intended when in the high beam mode. This condition does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to reconfigure the Central Body Controller (CBC). Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles. |
| 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. |
| 5LT86XDVA$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Center Console If vehicle comes in for squeaking, clicking, or binding of the center console lid, verify the complaint by cycling the upper console lid. Check for a green dot sticker on the back of the console behind the rear panel by the hinge. ~ If the above complaint is verified and the console DOES NOT have a green dot sticker near the hinge (behind the back panel), order kit PN 68315574AA and install per the included instructions. Otherwise continue with the repair. Please reference TSB 23-001-16 Rev. E (or later version). |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 08-002-13 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio |
| 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).~ |
| 08-094-17 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio EnhancementsThis bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required.?Navigation Failed? message is displayed (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Clock does not automatically update to local time (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Poor or no connection to cellular network (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (2014 MY KL with RG4). Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Display goes blank/black (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4).Cyrillic keyboard is missing in phone book (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4).Incorrect speed limit on NAV speed camera indication (2014 MY WK and KL with RG4). Poor reception for AM/FM radio.Duplicate song titles may be displayed in USB mode. Last track is displayed but next track is being played.SD, USB or BTSA modes may become non-functional for a given ignition cycle.Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes.Voice Recognition (VR) command ?Set Temperature? may not respond in Fahrenheit. United Kingdom (UK)Vehicle only.DAB is inoperative.Wrong routing for addresses with a longitude between 0 and -1 degrees. Speed camera UK&Spain complaining that the speed camera feature was not available with the latest MY14 software.SRT soft button missing for radios when vehicle is equipped with SRT feature (EMEA /LATAM markets only).Battery drain due to the radio and cluster back-lighting staying on. Postal Code smart speller logic enhancements (EMEA markets only).AM/FM steering wheel mode switch button not working (LATAM markets only).Navigation Lockout Disable while vehicle is in motion (EMEA markets only).Removed network status indicators for SRT/APPS.VR says 'cancel' when starting (App) applications.iPod would not resume playing after a VR session or phone call.Removed the cell signal indicators in the SRT and Apps button on non-US vehicles.Rear camera may show a black screen for 3 secon |
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