2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
• 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
• 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175735Apr 22, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
• 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and 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.
• 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220098Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. 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.
• 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10166537Aug 7, 2019Equipment. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10139978Mar 8, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10139985Mar 1, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10191455Sep 7, 2016Engine cooling. 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.
• 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
• 10121927Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
• 10159951Nov 21, 2015Engine, Brakes, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: MIL Illumination With Transmission And Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may experience a MIL illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that any of the following erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. 2010 DJ 5.7L (Sales Code…
• 10058553Oct 7, 2015Equipment. Fiat chrysler: frequently asked questions concerning certain recalled vehicles that are not repaired
• 10058530Aug 25, 2015Electrical system. Dodge: some trucks experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on: excessive time entering closed loop air/fuel ratio control, position of brake/accelerator pedal, reductant pressure too high, reductant pump 1 control performance. Model 2015 ram 1500. *pe updated 10/15/15.
• 10058565Jul 13, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Chrysler: some vehicles experience screen lock up on radio display or the screen goes blank, intermittently, text message is grayed out soft keys, back up display turns off. Model 2015 charger, durango, grand cherokee, cherokee, ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 cab, 4500 cab, truck.
• 10058515Jun 9, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Ram: this bulletin provides procedure on reprogramming power train module with the most updated software *cn updated 10/2/15
• 10223599Feb 11, 2015Engine 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…
• 10139595Sep 3, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. Note: Insulator color is not relevant for service
• 10052604Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Chrysler: the current vehicle emission control information label was inaccurately identifies the engine as having an exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr).
• 10129008Mar 20, 2013Equipment. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio).
• 10139009Feb 13, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
• 10138987Feb 6, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10041625Aug 1, 2011Steering. Dodge: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles may experience water ingression in outer tie rod ends.
• 10034710Oct 1, 2010Body and structure. Dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Mopar chrome front bumper corrosion. The mopar replacement chrome front bumper on certain vehicles may experience a corrosion condition on the chrome surface of the bumper. The front bumper must be replaced on all involved vehicles. Csc letter was received.
• 10034072Sep 1, 2010Electrical system, Equipment. Dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Reprogram hvac control head and inspect/replace actuators. The hvac mode door actuator gears on vehicles may break and result in the inability to fully control the hvac functions. Csc letter was rec'd.
• 10034470Aug 1, 2010Seats. Dodge truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The front driver/passenger seat cushion covers on the trucks may tear during normal usage. The front driver/passenger seat cushion covers must be inspected and some seat cushions may need to be replaced. Csc letter was rec'd.
• 10033731May 29, 2010Steering. Dodge: steering wander. While traveling on a straight stretch of highway, customer may feel the need to provide steering input to correct a vehicle wander condition.
• 10033690Jan 15, 2010Electrical system. Dodge: bulletin involves replacing the short runner valve (srv), srv connector, wiring pigtail, and adding a new stud for a tie strap.
• 10032711Oct 1, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The windshield washer fluid level sensor on some trucks may leak allowing washer fluid to wick through the wiring harness to the ambient temperature sensor. This can damage the ambient temperature sensor and cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or may result in a non-functional low washer fluid warning lamp.
• 10030346May 29, 2009Body and structure. Chrysler/dodge: tailgate spoiler modification. Vehicles may require the addition of two sided tape to the inboard edge of the tailgate spoiler to prevent the spoiler from tearing off the tailgate when cargo is unloaded.
• 10030706May 15, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Dodge: mil illumination or stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc) for p1004 or 02016 or 02017. This involves replacing the short runner valve (srv), srv connector, wiring pigtail, and adding a new stud for a tie strap. The srv wiring takeout was not long enough and caused excessive wear on the srv, and srv wiring connector resulting in a loose connection. Also includes model/my 2009 cab chassis (4500).
• 10028944Mar 7, 2009Tires. Chrysler: vehicle vibration or shake at highway speed: the tires are flat spotted due to shipping or sitting in the lot for an extended period, the vehicle vibration will go away after the tires are warmed up, (normally 10 to 20 miles of highway driving depending on outside temperatures).
• 10028833Mar 1, 2009Equipment, Engine cooling. Dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A non applicable vehicle emission control information (veci) label was inadvertently installed. Csc letter was received.

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