2013 Ram 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

526 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10136885Jun 6, 2013Electrical system. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N35060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS/DJ/D2) 1500/2500/3500 series RAM Trucks. Some of the above vehicles equipped with premium tail lamps may not give the driver notification of a turn signal malfunction. This condition does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 ? Lamps, Reflective…
• 10215996May 25, 2013Equipment. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map. ? Vehicles Icon changes on the navigation map. ? Compass direction maybe incorrect. ? Touch screen turns off, shuts down
• 10188691May 25, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map. ? Vehicles Icon changes on the navigation map. ? Compass direction maybe incorrect. ? Touch screen turns off, shuts down
• 10136869May 25, 2013Equipment. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: ? Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map. ? Vehicles Icon changes on the navigation map. ? Compass direction maybe incorrect. ? Touch screen turns off, shuts down
• 10062141May 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216003May 22, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Brakes. 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.
• 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.
• 10215984May 17, 2013Electrical system. Flash: Door Unlock Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) with updated software. The customer may experience that their door does not unlock the first time they touch the Passive Entry switch on the door handle. This switch is under a membrane behind the door handle for unlock. NOTE: There is a switch on the front of the door handle for locking. The other switch on the…
• 10188679May 17, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure. Flash: Door Unlock Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) with updated software. The customer may experience that their door does not unlock the first time they touch the Passive Entry switch on the door handle. This switch is under a membrane behind the door handle for unlock. NOTE: There is a switch on the front of the door handle for locking. The other switch on the…
• 10136857May 17, 2013Electrical system. Flash: Door Unlock Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) with updated software. The customer may experience that their door does not unlock the first time they touch the Passive Entry switch on the door handle. This switch is under a membrane behind the door handle for unlock. NOTE: There is a switch on the front of the door handle for locking. The other switch on the…
• 10062172May 17, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215981May 11, 2013Equipment. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the SMART TOUCH 3 AM/FM/SAT/BT/VOICE and the SMART TOUCH 4 AM/FM/SAT/BT/NAV/VOICE Radio's. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: No audio for incoming calls. Voice commands not available or acknowledged by the system.
• 10188676May 11, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the SMART TOUCH 3 AM/FM/SAT/BT/VOICE and the SMART TOUCH 4 AM/FM/SAT/BT/NAV/VOICE Radio's. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: No audio for incoming calls. Voice commands not available or acknowledged by the system.
• 10136854May 11, 2013Equipment. RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the SMART TOUCH 3 AM/FM/SAT/BT/VOICE and the SMART TOUCH 4 AM/FM/SAT/BT/NAV/VOICE Radio's. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: No audio for incoming calls. Voice commands not available or acknowledged by the system.
• 10062164May 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216002May 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N25050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS) RAM Trucks (1500 series) equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). Some of the above vehicles were built with a 3-way coolant valve that may become inoperable due to an improperly soldered circuit board in the valve.
• 10188697May 8, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N25050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS) RAM Trucks (1500 series) equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). Some of the above vehicles were built with a 3-way coolant valve that may become inoperable due to an improperly soldered circuit board in the valve.
• 10136875May 8, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N25050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2013 model year (DS) RAM Trucks (1500 series) equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). Some of the above vehicles were built with a 3-way coolant valve that may become inoperable due to an improperly soldered circuit board in the valve.
• 10215808Apr 27, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin inviolves performing a factory reset. The customer cannot successfully register for Uconnect Access. When they attempt to register, the radio will step through the entire process up until the point at which an e-mail is sent out. The system errors and is then not capable of sending out an E-mail to the registering customer. Without receiving this E-mail, the customer cannot complete the registration…
• 10188641Apr 27, 2013Equipment. This bulletin inviolves performing a factory reset. The customer cannot successfully register for Uconnect Access. When they attempt to register, the radio will step through the entire process up until the point at which an e-mail is sent out. The system errors and is then not capable of sending out an E-mail to the registering customer. Without receiving this E-mail, the customer cannot complete the registration…
• 10062150Apr 27, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215800Apr 25, 2013Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required.
• 10188633Apr 25, 2013Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required.
• 10062120Apr 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215805Apr 19, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map, vehicles icon changes on the navigation map, compass direction maybe incorrect, and/or touch screen turns off, shuts down
• 10188638Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4 Radio. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions: Loss of the vehicle position on the navigation map, vehicles icon changes on the navigation map, compass direction maybe incorrect, and/or touch screen turns off, shuts down
• 10215811Apr 11, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P26AB-Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck
• 10188644Apr 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P26AB-Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck
• 10215806Apr 6, 2013Seats, Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin involves updating the Memory Seat Module (MSM) software. A customer may experience an Intermittent message ?Memory recall not available? without pressing the memory seat button. On further inspection the technician will not find anyDTC. After updating the software in the MSM the only time your will see ?Memory recall not availably-Vehicle not in park? is when the vehicle is out of park and the Memory…
• 10215799Apr 6, 2013Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required.
• 10188639Apr 6, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin involves updating the Memory Seat Module (MSM) software. A customer may experience an Intermittent message ?Memory recall not available? without pressing the memory seat button. On further inspection the technician will not find anyDTC. After updating the software in the MSM the only time your will see ?Memory recall not availably-Vehicle not in park? is when the vehicle is out of park and the Memory…
• 10188632Apr 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. This Bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module if required.
• 10062145Apr 6, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062122Apr 6, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215829Apr 4, 2013Equipment, Brakes, Engine cooling. Some of the above vehicles were built with the park brake equalizer improperly adjusted. Some vehicles may not be able to hold on a 20% grade as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135 ? Light Vehicle Brake Systems.
• 10215801Apr 4, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) with updated software. The customer may experience a rough ride when driving at a constant speed above 62 mph, Aero mode. The updated software will change the ride height in Aero mode from -27mm to -15mm.
• 10188662Apr 4, 2013Engine cooling, Brakes. Some of the above vehicles were built with the park brake equalizer improperly adjusted. Some vehicles may not be able to hold on a 20% grade as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135 ? Light Vehicle Brake Systems.
• 10188634Apr 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) with updated software. The customer may experience a rough ride when driving at a constant speed above 62 mph, Aero mode. The updated software will change the ride height in Aero mode from -27mm to -15mm.
• 10069198Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062131Apr 4, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216448Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition.
• 10216447Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition.
• 10136518Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition.
• 10136517Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition.
• 10129002Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition.
• 10129001Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Displays Are Incorrect This Bulletin involves replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A customer may experience the cluster displays are incorrect. Replacement of the cluster will correct this condition.
• 10068529Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216445Mar 20, 2013Electrical system, Air bags, Body and structure. Flash: Inaccurate Outside Temperature Display This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module (DDM) if required. The customer may note that the temperature display will be cooler than the actual outside temperature, up to 10F degree lower. This condition is more noticeable the colder the temperature gets.
• 10136515Mar 20, 2013Equipment. Flash: Inaccurate Outside Temperature Display This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) and the Driver Door Module (DDM) if required. The customer may note that the temperature display will be cooler than the actual outside temperature, up to 10F degree lower. This condition is more noticeable the colder the temperature gets.
• 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).

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