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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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08-008-142022-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 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. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a drive cycle. This condition is very intermittent.
18-030-142022-08-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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: ? P0201 - P0206 - FUEL INJECTOR X CIRCUIT/OPEN ? P049D - EGR CONTROL POSITION EXCEEDED 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 ? U110E - LOST AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MESSAGE Improvements To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: ? P026A - CHARGE AIR COOLER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD ? P04DB - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM DISCONNECTED ? P0544 - EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 ? P0562 - BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW ? P0604 - INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE RAM ERROR ? P1451 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ? P20EE - SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD - BANK 1 (Additional software enhancements to prevent false MIL) ? P202E - (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) REDUCTANT INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ? P2201 - AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 ? P2281 - AIR LEAK BETWEEN MAF AND THROTTLE BODY ? P24A5 - EGR COO
90030812022-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
18-073-212022-08-22. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P218F - Reductant No Flow Detected. P202E - (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Injector Performance. The customer will not notice any drivability issues associated with these DTCs. These DTCs may set when the vehicles is parked for a long time and the ambient temperatures are below -11 °C (12 °F).
Z5091195A2022-08-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE)
68206041A2022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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.
18-001-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available 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 (DTC) has been set: ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak In addition, the following software enhancements are available for D2, DJ, and DD vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (sales code EZC) ? Transmission torque management enhancement when shifting from drive to reverse. ? Additional powertrain enhancements to the intake manifold Short Runner Valve (SRV) system. ? Additional powertrain enhancements for block heater applications (sales code NHK).
18-062-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel. These improvements are separated into the following categories.Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). These DTCs Are Currently Set As A One Trip Fault And Should Be A Two Trip Fault: P0201 - P0206 - Fuel Injector X Circuit/Open. U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. P049D - EGR Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit.These DTCs Are Currently Set As A Two Trip Fault And Should Have Been A One Trip Fault: U12A4 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AMMONIA SENSOR Improvements To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illumination For: P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. U3017 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance. U1421 - Implausible Ignition Key Off Time Received. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. In cold ambient temperatures. P0087 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. P0544 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1. P2002 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. P061A - Level 2 Torque Performance. P0234 - Turbocharger Over boost condition. P026A - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. P0299 - Manifold Pressure Sensor Out of Range Low. P0544 - Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) 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. 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.
18-030-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 6.7L 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 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). These Faults Are Currently Tripped As A One Trip Fault And Should Have Been 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. ? U110E - Lost Ambient Temperature Message. The Following DTC Has Been Changed From A Two Trip Fault To One Trip Fault: ? U1A24 - Lost Communication With Ammonia Sensor. Improvements To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: ? P026B - Injection Timing Performance. ? P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. In cold ambient temperatures. ? P0087 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. ? P2281 - Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body. ? U3017 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance. ? U1421 - Implausible Ignition Key Off Time Received. ? P026A - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. ? P04DB - Crankcase Ventilation System Disconnected. ? P0544 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor
18-010-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Flash: Doser Control Unit (DCU), Heater Thaw Time Improvements And MIL Illumination This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Doser Control Unit (DCU) with new software. Software improvements are available for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) DCU on vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel. The software contains improvements for the following: Increase in DEF thaw time when ambient and DEF tank temperatures are below -14°C. (7°F.). P208D - (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) REDUCTANT PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH P202E - (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) REDUCTANT INJECTOR PERFORMANCE
08-097-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Mirror Tilt In Reverse Feature Is Not Functioning Correctly This bulletin involves reconfiguring the vehicle for proper mirror tilt in reverse operation. The customer may describe one mirror tilting in reverse and the other mirror not tilting and/or the customer may describe not being able to turn the tilt in reverse feature on/off.
90017622022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; 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.
18100152022-08-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
18078152022-08-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software.
18038162022-08-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This bulletin involves verifying the proper operation of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system and,
0900416REVA2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin involves replacing the engine assembly.
08108152022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) with the
08017162022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Incorrect Instrument Cluster Displays.
05013152022-08-22. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements.
08-008-14 REV. B2022-08-22. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 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. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a drive cycle. This condition is very intermittent.
18-030-142022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 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: ? P0201 - P0206 - FUEL INJECTOR X CIRCUIT/OPEN ? P049D - EGR CONTROL POSITION EXCEEDED 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 ? U110E - LOST AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MESSAGE Improvements To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For: ? P026A - CHARGE AIR COOLER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD ? P04DB - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM DISCONNECTED ? P0544 - EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 ? P0562 - BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW ? P0604 - INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE RAM ERROR ? P1451 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ? P20EE - SCR NOx CATALYST EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD - BANK 1 (Additional software enhancements to prevent false MIL) ? P202E - (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) REDUCTANT INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ? P2201 - AFTERTREATMENT NOx SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 ? P2281 - AIR LEAK BETWEEN MAF AND THROTTLE BODY ? P24A5 - EGR COO
90030812022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
08-036-14 REV. A2022-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. Navigation function may resets itself after using One-Shot Voice Recognition (VR). Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose it?s location for a short time and causes routing and positioning concerns. GPS and Internal cellular device may become inoperative and causes a loss of GPS and cellular functions. A false Pop-up message may appear ?Vehicle Phone Requires Service? even though the vehicle?s phone works properly. Back-up camera image may be unclear or jittery/stutters at times. Enables Via Mobile software features when released to consumers. (U.S. market only) Able to adjust audio balance / fade settings during a VR session. Correct, condition where user could not exit screen off mode. Mute button status was not being displayed correctly. Presets where not shown correctly or were deleted. Enhancements to POI. ParkSense tone continuously on. Enhancement to navigation routing. Radio display may shows ?Please insert USB Stick?. Enhancement made when video is display in radio when using PAL format video disks. Corrected the temperature slider bar not updating on Manual Temperature Control vehicles. Navigation may not start or may lose position. Rear camera may show a black screen for 3 seconds upon going to reverse. Enhancements for iPod or iPhone devices that may not start playing after connecting. iPod would not resume playing after a VR session or phone call. Radio reset, screen lockup, blank screen or sluggish system response time. Compass indicator turns off. Touch screen shut down message. Radio surround sound will not stay ON. Driver memory feature causes Sirius XM failure. Loss of radio presets. Battery drain - due to radio remains on. Uconnect apps don't load. AM/FM popping noises and/or static. Backup camera display is blank
08-021-14 REV. B2022-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? Speed Camera UK & Spain complaining that the speed camera feature was not available with the latest MY14 software. ? DAB preset list on the top of the screen doesn't change while scrolling with steering controls. ? Rear view camera jitter. ? Tuner reception software enhancements. ? HVAC temperature control enhancements. ? 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. ? Voice Recognition (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 seconds upon going to reverse. ? Navigation would not start or would lose position. ? Removal of parental control under Apps menu. ? Turn by Turn navigation in the cluster set to ON by default. ? Transfer button does not pick-up and transfer incoming call. ? Some Russian letters are caps when they should be lower-case. ? Touch screen locks up in navigation, when Russian is selected. ? Address search availably when the vehicle is moving (EMEA markets only). ? VR messages in Spanish talks to fast. ? Recognition enhancement for Russian VR. ? Hands free audio too low for non-amp vehicle (KL). ? Intermittently ?Registration expired? pop-up appears on display screen. ? Arabic language for navigation only, not the keyboard (RJ3 RJ4 radio only). ? Incorrect time to destination, when
18-038-142022-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Shutdown Timer Feature Function Improvement This bulletin involves setting the Engine Auto Shutdown Time Limit in the EVIC.

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