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Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 3500

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.

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

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BJA465972018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Job aid - If you have a suspected TC shudder/vibration, check the Interactive Network for Service Bulletins for the vehicle you are working on. A test-drive snap shot may help you isolate the source of the issue.
18-010-142018-05-21. 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
21-005-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. The customer may indicate that they may have experienced any of the following: ? Harsh 2 - 1 downshift ? Delayed shifts while shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse or park to reverse ? Audible squawk noise while the truck is shifting from 4-3 ? Poor vehicle acceleration in first gear while fully loaded In addition to any of the previous, dealers may identify a P253D "PTO SENSE CIRCUIT HIGH? stored in the TCM?s memory.
18-001-142018-05-21. 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
18-018-13 REV. A2018-05-21. 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
18-091-162018-05-14. 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.**
21-025-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Transmission Torque Converter Replacement After Drone Noise Verification This bulletin involves test driving the vehicle to listen for audible ?drone? noise at approximately 2,000 RPM. If drone noise is verified, normal torque converter replacement should be performed. The customer may describe a ?heavy droning noise? coming from the vehicle at an engine speed range of 1,800 RPM to 2,000 RPM with mid to deep throttle applied.
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."
D-13-312016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-001-142016-04-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-18-004-142014-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). DODGE: REPAIR PROCEDURE PROVIDED DUE TO MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC), THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, WITH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NEW SOFTWARE. MODEL 2014 DODGE RAM PICK UP. *PE

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