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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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D-17-082018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Essential Flash Management
D-16-28 Rev. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. DAPAP Requirements - Addition of Exterior Mirrors (Rev. A)
311152018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Cover - Roof Rack Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68212041AC,68141170AC,55112738AA.See attachmentsfor identifying suspect material. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 19April,2017.
311272018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Housing Assy - Fuel Filler Door Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68148794AH,68148794AF,68148794AD,68156453AH,68156453AF, 68156453AD,68161542AE,68161542AD.See attachment for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 19April,2017.
310562018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS. Recliner - Stow and Go: Return Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allstock of following part numbers:68241568AB,68241568AC,68241569AB,68241569AC, 68241570AB,68241571A.Replacement part numbersare 68241568AD,68241569AD,68241570AD,68241571AD, which are in stock and available. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 19April,2017.
309482018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR LIGHTING. Molding Assy ?Frt door day light opening Rt/Lt: Return You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers: 57010364AI, 57010365AI, 57010504AJ, 57010505AJ, 68224368AB, 68224369AB. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
307312018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 April, 2017.
309282018-06-11. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 55395241AG Weatherseal - Windshield to Cowl Please return allstock of following part numbers:55395241AG,55395241AE.Replacement ispart number 55395241AH which isin stock and available. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 12April,2017
308652018-06-11. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE. 04589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04589131AG, 04589243AG . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 7 April, 2016.
306572018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. R4801865AC Alternator Assy - 220 Amp You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of part number R4801865AC. Replacement is part number 04801865AE which is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 04 April, 2017.
90036942018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system
90036932018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Gasket, Rocker Cover If you are replacing this gasket for an oil leak, please call Steve Alvarado @ (866) 799-1695 ext: 4720271 to arrange for Fastrac shipper
90036812018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
90036872018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
68277402A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please verify that there is no blockage in front of the sensor. Blockage can occur from mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage, the sensor not attached to the bracket properly or an aftermarket fascia installed. This fault can occur intermittently in muddy or icy/snowy conditions and is considered normal operation. Under some circumstances, a misaligned sensor can also cause the C1266 DTC, please complete an alignment procedure. No replacement is required.~ 2) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying ?ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required?, please check the DTC fault codes. This will indicate which module needs to be serviced (TCM, PCM, ESP/ABS, etc). This fault is not due to the ACC Sensor. No sensor replacement is required.~ 3) If you have fault code DTC C125E ACC Sensor Adjustment Required, please verify that the radar sensor is fully seated in the clips and there is no damage (if clips are damaged on a 2013 or earlier vehicle, order P/N 68085813A$, otherwise please replace the module), please verify there is no blockage to the sensor due to mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage or the sensor not attached to the bracket properly. Perform the Vertical Alignment and the Electronic Horizontal Alignments procedure as stated in the service manual. Please note, if the horizontal alignment procedure will not complete, check the vertical alignment and confirm that the sensor is seated properly. Rerun the horizontal alignment procedure. No sensor replacement is required. **Hints for running Horizontal Alignment procedure: A) Verify speed is between 45 and 75 mph, B) verify the road is relatively straight with signs, poles, guard rails, etc C) Do not tail a vehicle too closely this inhibits the learning procedure
05-006-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Front And/Or Rear Brake Noise (Squeal) This bulletin involves replacing the front and rear brake pads and rear rotors to correct a brake squeal condition. The customer may experience a squealing noise during braking coming from the front and/or rear the vehicle.
14-001-14 REV. B2018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. DTCs, such as P0087, P0191 or P026B (or other DTCs) may have been set.frame mounted fuel filter heater not to function. The condition is due to a configuration setting in the Body Control Module (BCM).
18-062-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 Overboost 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.Other Updates:
18-010-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. 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
08-097-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. 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.
68302824A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Auxiliary Lamp, Outside Mirror The Auxiliary Lamp (Puddle Lamp) in the outside rearview mirror has been revised. Ensure it visually matches the Puddle Light on the opposite mirror. If not, both sides will need to be replaced
55372070A$2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. Mirror, Outside Rearview Replacement outside rearview mirror assembly comes equipped with Turn Signal and Auxiliary (Puddle) Light. If Turn Signal/Puddle Lamp is visually different from OE, you will need to swap the original lamp to the new mirror unit.
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.
25-005-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel Exhaust Fluid This bulletin provides information regarding the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) vehicle delivery fill guidelines.
90017622018-06-11. Service bulletin. 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.

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