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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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N350606132021-03-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EQUIPMENT. 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.
N330606132021-03-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH. 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.
90023502021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Part Description: Integrated Trailer Brake Module Issue Description: Before replacing an Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) please review the following items.~ 1. The ITBM does not control the trailer lights. If the trailer lights are not working, do not change the ITBM.~ 2. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) reported by the ITBM is C10C7-11 "Electronic Trailer Brake Control Output Short to Ground" or C10C7-12 "Electronic Trailer Brake Control Output Short to Battery", please verify the wiring on the trailer. The purpose of this faults is to protect the ITBM output from faulty trailer wiring.~ 3. If the customer complaint is ITBM not detecting the trailer connection. Do not change the ITBM until the system has been verified with load simulation and confirmed that ITBM is not recognizing the load. If load simulation indicates that the ITBM is operating properly, please verify the trailer wiring.~ 4. ITBM output will not be available if a trailer is not connect and plugged into the vehicle. The ITBM must detect a trailer before you will get trailer brake output.~ 5. Please follow the service manual procedures before changing the ITBM.~ This part can only be used as a replacement on vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake system already installed. Do not attempt to use this module for the purpose of adding the Integrated Trailer Brake system to a vehicle that was not originally equipped. You will encounter configuration difficulties. MOPAR has developed a kit, part number 82212548 to be used for installation of the Integrated Trailer Brake system on vehicles.
18-022-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; EQUIPMENT. 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.
N190404132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Some of the above vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may experience a condition where the Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) engine cover insulates the area on the passenger side of the engine. This could cause engine components under the NVH cover to overheat and possibly ignite.
18-018-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin involves selectively erasing and reporgramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. 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 or if a customer?s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair.
08-027-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Bulletin involves updating the Memory Seat Module (MSM) software. A customer may experience an Intermittent message ?Memory recall not available? without pressing the memory seat button. On further inspection the technician will not find anyDTC. After updating the software in the MSM the only time your will see ?Memory recall not availably-Vehicle not in park? is when the vehicle is out of park and the Memory seat button is pressed.
90043512021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
S1709000010 Rev.2021-02-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
S20080001772020-12-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Some Features Of Newly Installed 68509716AB Radio Not Available
S20080001772020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Some Features Of Newly Installed 68509716AB Radio Not Available
S20080001442020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
90042992020-10-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
DOR-E8D6V-082020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; TRAILER HITCHES. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a fault code for lack of communication with the Trailer Brake Controller. This will cause the part to be replaced because because module installation cannot be completed due to this lack of electronic communication.
DOR-E4E8S-082020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a fault code for lack of communication with the Trailer Brake Controller. This will cause the part to be replaced because because module installation cannot be completed due to this lack of electronic communication.
09-011-202020-08-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 6.7L New Oil Usage Information This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2019 and newer HD Trucks. The following information is intended to eliminate confusion.
90039682020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet. CONDITION 2: For stock at the dealership of the below Part Number level or older ONLY, use kit 68447796A$ to change the desiccant BAG and the desiccant bag access PLUG before installing the Cooler on the vehicle. 52014588AD level and older only. 52014609AC level and older only. 52014632AC level and older only. 52014797AG level and older only. 52014948AE level and older only. 52014978AF level and older only.
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
S20090000032020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger vs Turbocharger Actuator Replacement
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
18-039-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
S20210000022020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Valve Body Pressure Testing Plug Inspection
90040812020-05-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. APPLIQUE, Storage Bin (Rambox) For concern of Rambox applique fading, do not replace the applique. This is due to wax or other chemical substance being used on a grain in molded color part. You can clean the applique using isopropyl alcohol. This is not a warrantable condition.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.