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Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 5500

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.

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

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90033192022-10-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Turbocharger, Turbo Speed Sensor, Turbo Gaskets and Seals 1. Do Not Replace Turbocharger for Exhaust Brake Operation Complaints. Do not replace the turbocharger for complaints of exhaust brake operating when the Exhaust Brake switch is off. Replacing the turbocharger will not address these complaints. Update the PCM with the new software version to correct this issue. 2. Turbo Speed Sensor is Now Serviceable. If a Turbocharger Speed Sensor is being replaced for a P2580 or any other reason, the Turbo Speed Sensor is now available separate from the Turbocharger Kit. do not replace the entire Turbocharger Kit. 2013-2015 Chassis Cab or Pickup - PN 68210095A$ 2007-2012 Chassis Cab or Pickup - PN 68039104A$. 3. Replace Exhaust Gaskets with Turbocharger Removal.~ If turbocharger is removed/replaced, the following items are not reusable and must be replaced: Turbocharger Gasket Turbocharger Outlet Seal Turbocharger Band Clamp If the front exhaust pipe is removed/replaced, the following items are not reusable and must be replaced. Turbocharger Outlet Seal Turbocharger Band Clamp
S20080001772022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some Features Of Newly Installed 68509716AB Radio Not Available
051520292022-10-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this inspection. Inspect the sensor for a fluid coating on the sensor pins. Orange colored rain repellant can cause this fluid build-up. Clean the pins, drain the reservoir, and fill with Mopar approved washer fluid. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Also, please inform the customer not to use Rain-X in the system to avoid this issue. Please contact Chuck Hood at cell (248) 613-7591 if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you.
683328102022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m [21 ft. lbs.].
0900122REVB2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Cummins 6.7L Turbocharger Actuator - X93 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the turbocharger actuator with an updated actuator. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technicianmay find that one or more of the following DTCs have been set: U010C - Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module. P003A - Turbocharger Boost Control Module Position Exceeded Learning Limit. P00AF - Turbocharger Boost Control Module Performance. P0046 - Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit Performance.
08016152022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi. This Symptom/Condition Only Applies To 2014-2015 KL Vehicles: A customer may experience a popping noise when listening to AM stations.
90028872022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white connector are used with 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Solenoid packs with a gray connector are used with 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.
9004374RevA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
90043742022-10-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
0900122REVA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Cummins 6.7L Turbocharger Actuator - X93 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the turbocharger actuator with an updated actuator. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technicianmay find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: U010C - Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module. P003A - Turbocharger Boost Control Module Position Exceeded Learning Limit. P00AF - Turbocharger Boost Control Module Performance. P0046 - Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit Performance. P0234 - Turbocharger Overboost Condition.
808922022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Warranty Bulletin D-22-02 (X93) 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Actuator - Certain 2013 - 2015 Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis (DP)
90044702022-10-17. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
90044452022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
09011202022-09-26. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
S21090000042022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
90044702022-09-26. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
S20080001132022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
S18210000012022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
90040092022-09-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA. 2. All 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the vehicle you are repairing has a crack in the flex plate or failed pump bushing inspect and confirm that both (2) dowel pins are present in the engine block, which align the transmission center line to the crank shaft centerline and visually inspect the dowel alignment holes in the transmission case. If the holes are damaged or elongated the transmission should be replaced to prevent further damage to the transmission/flexplate or pump bushing due to the inability to properly align the engine to the transmission during the repair. 3. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If pump bushing is scored or damaged and the dowel pin alignment holes are ok, replace the pump assembly as opposed to complete transmission. 4. All 62TE equipped vehicles. If vehicle is jerking/slipping with MIL code(s) P0740 or P2764, check TCC Solenoid operation. If TCC Solenoid is ok, the codes are indicative of a torque converter failure. Replace the torque converter.
05006142022-09-26. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 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.
1400114REVB2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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).
0900122REVA2022-09-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cummins 6.7L Turbocharger Actuator - X93 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the turbocharger actuator with an updated actuator. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technicianmay find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: U010C - Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module. P003A - Turbocharger Boost Control Module Position Exceeded Learning Limit. P00AF - Turbocharger Boost Control Module Performance. P0046 - Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit Performance. P0234 - Turbocharger Overboost Condition.
08002132022-09-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). How To Activate The Navigation Maps On A RA3 Radio
21017192022-09-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the followingDTC has been set:U1111-00 - Lost Odometer Message(DD, DF, and DP with Diesel Engine Only). In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: The customer may notice a harsh 2-3 and/or 3-4 shift(2017 MY D2 with ETK 6.7L Diesel and DF2 Transmission Only). 1-2 hard shift. 3-4 flare issue fix. Trans quick learn fix(Gas Engine Only). Transmission oil temperature light illumination during high engine and tow loads. Less than desired towing performance while using cruise control. Harsh engagement while shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse,or park to reverse with vehicle still in motion (rolling garage shift). Engine flare during 2-1 tip in downshift. Less than desired shift quality during 6-5 and 5-4 coasting downshifts. Delayed downshifts in Tow/Haul mode while driving down grades. Less than desired transmission shift performance when transitioning froma low traction to high traction surfaces i.e. ice covered road to clear pavement. Less than desired shift points during light pedal and Wide Open Throttle(WOT) operation or while in Tow/Haul and engine brake modes. 1-2 upshift shudder correction(Diesel engine and DF2 Transmission Only). A harsh 1-2 upshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Excessive gear shifting(DF2 Transmission Only). Harsh 2-1 downshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Delayed engagement when shifting from neutral to drive, neutral to reverse,or park to reverse (garage shifts)(DF2 Transmission Only). Audible squawk noise on 4-3 downshift(DF2 Transmission Only). Poor vehicle acceleration in first gear with vehicle fully loaded(DF2 Transmission Only). MIL illumination with no defect found forDTC P253D - PTO Sense Circuit High(DF2 Transmission Only).
31005192022-09-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

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