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Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 4500

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.

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

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08-015-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Diesel Message Display In the Cluster May Have Overlapping Text This Bulletin involves updating the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software. A customer may notice that some of the text in the cluster for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) reminder is overlapping.
08-054-162018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. Improvements: · Ability to communicate with Siri via UConnect. · Ability to press Voice Recognition (VR) button for more than one second.** A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Poor or no connection to cellular network (U.S. market only). HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes. · SD, USB or BTSA modes may become non-functional for a given ignition cycle. Duplicate song titles may be displayed in USB mode. Last track is displayed but next track is being played. · Navigation function may resets itself after using One-Shot VR. Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose its 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 rev
68184926A$2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Integrated Center Stack If vehicle is found within 50 mile radius of the Detroit Metro area please hold vehicle and contact:~ Contact one of the following:~ Daniel Acciacca CELL (586) 709-1537~ Michael Savich CELL (248) 214-7270~ Ayed Hadaad CELL (248) 941-8707~ Issue: On a 2015 & 2016MY LA (Challenger), LD(Charger) and LX (300), the Integrated Center Stack (ICS) may experience a lock-up/Inop condition (complete loss of functionality) during any vehicle diagnostic session (reading fault codes, clearing fault codes, reflashing of any module, etc.). If this occurs, do not replace the ICS. The module functionality can be restored if it is reset by disconnecting power to it (by removing fuse, battery disconnect or module connector disconnect).~
05091960A$2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hands Free Module - CTM ? Peiker For RT, JK and MK bodies only; Before replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM), please contact Gaurav Saxena at cell (248) 260-0583~ IMPORTANT - do not reset the HFM, clear codes or perform a battery reset before calling. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. Seeking vehicles with HFM in a locked state, inoperative, or offline. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair.
05066241A$2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery - Transmitter For vehicles within 12 Months in Service which have a "FOB Battery Low" message within Cluster or DTC B1A10 or B1A11 Active or Stored. Engineering is requesting complete FOB returned unopened (ie, battery not removed or FOB housing opened!). ~ All others, follow normal procedures.~ Please ensure Dealer Technicians are aware of this request to allow for gain in FOB Battery depletion understanding.
14-001-142018-05-21. 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.
08-015-142018-05-21. 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.
08-010-142018-05-21. 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.
08-002-142018-05-21. 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.
08-001-142018-05-21. 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.
08-002-13 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio
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.
18-022-16 REV. A2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. 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: NOTE: There will be a choice between two calibrations. One for vehicles that utilize an ammonia sensor and one for vehicles that have had the ammonia sensor removed. Be sure to select the correct software based on vehicle configuration.
08-054-162016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUBJECT: RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: **Improvements: · Ability to communicate with Siri via UConnect. · Ability to press Voice Recognition (VR) button for more than one second.**
18-078-152016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-017-162016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
21-005-142016-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-062-142016-05-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-042-132016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-025-132016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-025-13REV.A2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-010-142016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-010-14REV.A2016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-097-142016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-089-132016-04-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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