2012 Dodge RAM 5500 Technical Service Bulletins

223 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500. 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.

• 10217942Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10063268Mar 12, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064542Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062142Aug 14, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052923Aug 1, 2013Body and structure, Suspension. Dodge: see document search button for owner letter. On some trucks, the track bar to frame bolt, on front suspensions have incorrect length and could cause bolt, while driving, to break and/or fall out, with a loss of directional control. Models 2013 ram 4500, 5500 cab chassis.
• 10220404Jun 6, 2013Air bags, Transmission and drivetrain. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N26060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2012 model year (DP) 4500/5500 series RAM 4x4 Trucks. Some of the above trucks may have a front axle with improper axle tube-to-differential housing welds. If the axle tube welds fail, the front axle differential housing could rotate relative to the axle tubes. This could cause the front propeller…
• 10189172Jun 6, 2013Air bags, Transmission and drivetrain. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N26060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2012 model year (DP) 4500/5500 series RAM 4x4 Trucks. Some of the above trucks may have a front axle with improper axle tube-to-differential housing welds. If the axle tube welds fail, the front axle differential housing could rotate relative to the axle tubes. This could cause the front propeller…
• 10216003May 22, 2013Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment. Part Description: Integrated Trailer Brake Module Issue Description: Before replacing an Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) please review the following items.~ 1. The ITBM does not control the trailer lights. If the trailer lights are not working, do not change the ITBM.~ 2.
• 10215990May 22, 2013Engine cooling. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT>Service Info.
• 10188698May 22, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Part Description: Integrated Trailer Brake Module Issue Description: Before replacing an Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) please review the following items.~ 1. The ITBM does not control the trailer lights. If the trailer lights are not working, do not change the ITBM.~ 2.
• 10188685May 22, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process New 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel Common Diagnostic Process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in TechCONNECT>Service Info.
• 10215820Apr 24, 2013Steering, Equipment. For 2010 model year and newer, the BTSI solenoid is part of the bracket assembly that mounts to the steering column. Common solenoid and bracket assy part numbers are 05057506AD and 05057507AB. Please check your part for correct application. (Prior to 2010, the solenoid was part of the shift cable.)
• 10188653Apr 24, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Steering. For 2010 model year and newer, the BTSI solenoid is part of the bracket assembly that mounts to the steering column. Common solenoid and bracket assy part numbers are 05057506AD and 05057507AB. Please check your part for correct application. (Prior to 2010, the solenoid was part of the shift cable.)
• 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).
• 10136480Mar 6, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system, Electrical system. FLASH: Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available.
• 10052199Mar 6, 2013Electrical system. Dodge: bulletin proving information regarding improvements of selectively erasing and reprogramming engine control module (ecm), with new software, for diesel engine to prevent unnecessary malfunction indicator lamps (mil). Models 2012 ram 3500, 4500, 5500 cab chassis.
• 10044183Mar 6, 2013Engine cooling. Chrysler: this bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the engine control module (ecm) with new software. *js updated 5/20/13.
• 10216418Feb 13, 2013Wheels, Engine cooling. 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.~
• 10216423Feb 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Advanced Field Action Communication ? N0802072013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2009 through 2012 model year: (DS) Ram Truck (ND) Dodge Dakota (HB) Dodge Durango (HG) Chrysler Aspen NOTE: All of the above involved vehicles are equipped with a Chrysler 9.25? rear axle (sales code DRB) or C235 rear axle (sales code DRN). The above vehicles may have been built with a rear axle…
• 10051858Jan 17, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Dodge: replacing bracket, if bracket is incorrect, after inspecting drive shaft center support bearing bracket. Model 2012 ram 4500, 5500 chassis.
• 10216384Dec 8, 2012Equipment. RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get lost (RBZ & RHB). CD/DVD will not play (RHB only). Navigation accept screen will not clear (RHB only). Navigation shows ?acquiring signal? for an extended period of time (RHB…
• 10216348Nov 29, 2012Other or unknown, Fuel system. Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
• 10136471Nov 29, 2012Equipment, Fuel system. Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500