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.

• 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.
• 10230050May 17, 2021Body and structure. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10223438May 17, 2021Seats. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10223278May 17, 2021Body and structure. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10198372May 17, 2021Seats. Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
• 10221154Apr 17, 2021Electrical system. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
• 10194007Apr 17, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
• 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$) are one-time usage.
• 10220923Mar 31, 2021Electronic stability control, Suspension. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
• 10190670Mar 31, 2021Suspension. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
• 10190589Mar 31, 2021Engine cooling. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L except for model year 2014 vehicles with leak concern: 1) Ensure the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) Cap O-ring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. 2) If replacing the (OFA) due to a leak detected between (OFA) and block. Ensure the torque on the 5 bolts are torqued to 12nm. If not record the actual values…
• 10220921Mar 30, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
• 10190668Mar 30, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
• 10220496Feb 24, 2021Brakes. PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 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$
• 10220461Feb 22, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain diagnostic and system enhancement.
• 10191432Feb 22, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain diagnostic and system enhancement.
• 10220561Feb 20, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
• 10188765Feb 20, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
• 10220611Feb 12, 2021Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel system. Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit This informational bulletin is to make technicians aware that an EVAP dual vapor canister filter kit(Mopar part #68478013AA)is available in place of the OEM single vapor canister filter.This kit should not be installed on vehicles driven in normal conditions that are not subjected to the below symptom/conditions.
• 10188815Feb 12, 2021Fuel system. Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit This informational bulletin is to make technicians aware that an EVAP dual vapor canister filter kit(Mopar part #68478013AA)is available in place of the OEM single vapor canister filter.This kit should not be installed on vehicles driven in normal conditions that are not subjected to the below symptom/conditions.
• 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.
• 10223987Oct 27, 2020Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
• 10183098Oct 27, 2020Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
• 10181560Sep 29, 2020Fuel system. External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
• 10181512Sep 23, 2020Fuel system. Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.
• 10181508Sep 23, 2020Electrical system, Fuel system. Power Distribution Center, Intelligent Power (TIPM) Certain levels of this part were changed to remove additional content not needed on light duty truck. Content removed was only used on heavy duty truck and not needed for light duty vehicles.
• 10221813Aug 1, 2020Other or unknown, Electrical system. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
• 10180203Aug 1, 2020Engine, Electrical system. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
• 10229255Jul 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds can be detected with a black light and there are aftermarket spray on leak detection materials to help ensure that the leak is properly diagnosed and not from another location such…
• 10221685Jul 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Engine cooling, Back-over prevention…. Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds can be detected with a black light and there are aftermarket spray on leak detection materials to help ensure that the leak is properly diagnosed and not from another location such…
• 10178612Jul 22, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds can be detected with a black light and there are aftermarket spray on leak detection materials to help ensure that the leak is properly diagnosed and not from another location such…
• 10178809Jul 8, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a fault code for lack of communication with the Trailer Brake Controller. This will cause the part to be replaced because because module installation cannot be completed due to this lack of electronic communication.
• 10178767Jul 8, 2020Electrical system. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a fault code for lack of communication with the Trailer Brake Controller. This will cause the part to be replaced because because module installation cannot be completed due to this lack of electronic communication.
• 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.
• 10221682Jul 1, 2020Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10178609Jul 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10223559Jun 30, 2020Lane departure. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
• 10177504Jun 30, 2020Electrical system. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
• 10223525Jun 1, 2020Electrical system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set
• 10176560May 9, 2020Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Notification U07 AutoPark Functionality
• 10176517May 4, 2020Suspension. Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
• 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10175733Apr 21, 2020Fuel system. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
• 10175619Apr 15, 2020Equipment. APPLIQUE, Storage Bin (Rambox) For concern of Rambox applique fading, do not replace the applique. This is due to wax or other chemical substance being used on a grain in molded color part. You can clean the applique using isopropyl alcohol. This is not a warrantable condition.
• 10175501Mar 27, 2020Vehicle speed control. Speed Control Operates Intermittently

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