2012 Dodge RAM 3500 Technical Service Bulletins

312 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500. 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.

• 11034393Jun 26, 2026Brakes. Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
• 11034373Jun 17, 2026Engine. BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
• 11034337Jun 17, 2026Engine. BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
• 11021585Jul 28, 2025Electrical system. LAMP - DOME
• 11019776Jun 12, 2025Electrical system. LAMP - DOME
• 11017451May 1, 2025Electrical system. LAMP - DOME
• 11012318Dec 19, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Seal - output shaft
• 11012314Dec 19, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Seal - output shaft
• 11012351Dec 17, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Gear - reaction sun
• 11010205Oct 30, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Plate - Planetary
• 11004993Jul 19, 2024Electrical system. Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active
• 10248517Sep 20, 2023Equipment. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
• 10244356Sep 20, 2023Suspension. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
• 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.
• 10242717Jul 27, 2023Equipment. Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
• 10236933Apr 15, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10225951Sep 14, 2022Electrical system, Body and structure, Other or unknown. CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper 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
• 10229572Aug 19, 2022Body and structure. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
• 10225424Aug 19, 2022Body and structure. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
• 10225287Aug 19, 2022Other or unknown, Body and structure. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
• 10221380Jun 29, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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
• 10214527May 18, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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
• 10228020Apr 2, 2022Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
• 10227983Apr 2, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
• 10229031Mar 6, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
• 10222885Jan 27, 2022Other or unknown. 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
• 10222880Jan 5, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
• 10204363Nov 3, 2021Air bags, Wheels. Updates - safety recall y26 wheel studs
• 10230180Jul 6, 2021Engine cooling. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
• 10221594Jul 6, 2021Engine cooling. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
• 10229993May 19, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
• 10223381May 19, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
• 10223221May 19, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
• 10198295May 19, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
• 10229988May 5, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
• 10223376May 5, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
• 10223216May 5, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
• 10198290May 5, 2021Wheels. NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
• 10221150Apr 16, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
• 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$) are one-time usage.
• 10220837Mar 10, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the…
• 10190584Mar 10, 2021Engine cooling. GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the…
• 10220868Mar 4, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
• 10190615Mar 4, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
• 10220496Feb 24, 2021Brakes. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
• 10188620Feb 24, 2021Equipment, Brakes. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
• 10215879Jan 16, 2021Engine cooling. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
• 10187058Jan 16, 2021Engine cooling. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
• 10229252Jul 1, 2020Electrical system. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet.

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