2015 Ram 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

590 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10149010Aug 10, 2015Engine cooling. Crankshaft Position Sensor Before replacing this part due to a P0335 fault code, please contact Andrew Acton at cell (248) 421-4130. Engineering is interested in the condition(s) present when the fault occurs.~ If no response is received within 15 minutes, then continue with repair.~ If possible, please send Freeze Frame data and Mark Sync Event data to [email protected]~ To Retrieve Marks Data on WiTech:~…
• 10148947Aug 10, 2015Equipment. To announce a VIP LOP Restriction Program on the Multi-Displacement Solenoid (MDS) in an effort to monitor and correct quality issues in a timely and efficient manner
• 10149009Aug 9, 2015Vehicle speed control. Cruise Control Switch Before ordering or replacing this part please contact Dennis Gauthier at cell (248) 613-9756. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then proceed with required repair.
• 10149008Aug 8, 2015Electrical system. Battery Please call Bob Horn at cell (248) 231-3315 prior to replacing any battery. Please identify battery with the last 8 VIN digits along with the 15 digit Medtronic code from the GR-8 tester. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with the repair. Battery needs to be held and not turned in for core charges.
• 10149007Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Bumper Step Pad Customer may notice the center section of the step pad is not sitting flat. It will appear raised either left or right of center. Please photograph the condition, measure the gap between the bumper and step pad. Then contact Jim Allie via Cell Phone (248) 736-5349 with this information. We may want to have the whole bumper assembly returned for study. ~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit…
• 10149024Aug 6, 2015Wheels, Equipment. Return: Molding Kit - Wheel Lip Opening
• 10149006Aug 6, 2015Engine cooling. Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please check the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1. Remove both of the transmission lines from the cooler?s top/bottom flared fittings on the radiator. ~ 2. Loosen the hex nut on the top flared fitting on the radiator tank.~ 3. Torque the top flared fitting to 235 +/- 15 Lb-In.~ 4. Torque hex…
• 10149005Aug 5, 2015Steering. Pump - Power Steering Hydraulic NOTE: This Tech Tip is for gasoline engine JK vehicles only, manufactured before August 26, 2015. If the power steering pump is being replaced because the power steering fluid flow or pressure readings are below specification, the power steering fluid reservoir and cap assembly should also be replaced. Power steering reservoir and cap assembly 52126151AG or later should be used.
• 10148955Aug 5, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 854RE Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following Symptom/Condition(s) and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to an erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? P1DCD - TCM monitoring processor performance multiple clutches locked up…
• 10149004Aug 4, 2015Engine, Engine cooling. Camshaft Position Sensor If replacing a camshaft position sensor for P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349, P0365, P0369, P0390 or P0394 fault codes, please review information below and contact Tom Nies on his cell phone: (248) 494-0187. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.
• 10148949Aug 4, 2015Equipment. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Intermittently blind spot chime will not turn off (KL vehicles only). ? Enable High Definition (HD) feature, (RA4 radios located in Canada and Mexico). ? Low battery condition due to the radio remaining powered up after the ignition…
• 10058295Aug 4, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Some vehicles need radio software update due to incorrect navigation guidance exiting highway, teleprompter fails to appear when voice recognition (vr) button is pressed, blind spot chime intermittently fails to turn off, previous radio camera image is displayed before current image. Model 2015 charger, ram 4500, 5500, ram 3500, 2500, 1500 pickup, viper, cherokee, challenger, grand cherokee, durango, chrysler 300.
• 10149003Aug 3, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Evaporative System Integrity Monitor switch (ESIM) Prior to replacing this component on a 2015 Dodge Journey (JC), please call Bob Bruni at cell (248) 736-8958. If a response is not received within 15 minutes, then continue with the necessary repair.
• 10149002Aug 2, 2015Seats. Element Assy- Heated Seat If any of the Front Heated Seats are Inoperable. Call Mike Wicker at cell (248) 821- 9350 with the Fault Code, so we can determine true root cause. If your call is not returned within 15 minutes, please continue with the repair
• 10149000Aug 1, 2015Seats. Seat belt retractor - rear seat center Prior to ordering this part, call Gary Gebski at (248) 807-5874. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with ordering the part
• 10148946Aug 1, 2015Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 6
• 10149700Jul 29, 2015Equipment. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Blind Spot module beep or chime sound may be heard continuous (KL Only). ? Radio may keep the CAN bus network awake, causing a battery drain. ? Voice Recognition (VR) to set temperature, will indicate wrong setting to rear seat…
• 10149694Jul 24, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Heater Assembly Reinforcement Plate This bulletin involves verifying the Transmission Heater Assembly build date and if necessary, replacing the Transmission Heater. A small number of customers may notice the presence of transmission fluid in the engine coolant.
• 10058726Jul 24, 2015Equipment, Engine. Ram 1500 pickup: transmission fluid is present in the engine coolant on some trucks
• 10058709Jul 16, 2015Electrical system. Ra3 ra4 radio enhancements. Bulletin involves inspecting and updating radio software
• 10149676Jul 15, 2015Electrical system. Fuel Economy Information Is Missing This bulletin involves performing a wiTECH routine to reset the cluster, so the fuel economy information will be properly displayed. The customer may notice that the fuel economy information screen is blank, as seen in (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Fuel Economy Information Missing Blank cluster display screen
• 10149674Jul 13, 2015Electrical system. RA2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Audio mutes. ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation…
• 10149672Jul 9, 2015Equipment. RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may be locked. ? Backup display may not turn off. ? Audio Mutes. ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen…
• 10057668Jul 9, 2015Electrical system. Chrysler 2015 jeep cherokee, ram 1500 pickup- ram 2500,3500,4500. Customers are not able to change temp. Of heated seats , radio not allowing selection of proper language, radio fans continue to run at high speed. *lj updated 10/13/15.
• 10150608Jun 17, 2015Equipment, Brakes. Water In Driver Foot Well - Park Release Cable Grommet Not Seated This bulletin involves seating the manual park release cable grommet to the cowl. The customer may describe water in the driver foot well. This water leak condition may be due to the manual park release cable grommet not being properly seated to the cowl during vehicle assembly.
• 10150605Jun 2, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one of more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory. ? P204F-00 Reductant…
• 10229249May 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Heater Assembly Reinforcement Plate This bulletin involves verifying the Transmission Heater Assembly build date and if necessary, replacing the Transmission Heater. A small number of customers may notice the presence of transmission fluid in the engine coolant.
• 10148942May 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Heater Assembly Reinforcement Plate This bulletin involves verifying the Transmission Heater Assembly build date and if necessary, replacing the Transmission Heater. A small number of customers may notice the presence of transmission fluid in the engine coolant.
• 10148919May 19, 2015Engine cooling. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated DTC P1D73 Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance This bulletin involves inspecting and securing the AGS actuator motor case housing. The customer may describe the MIL is illuminated. On further inspection the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1D73 Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance.
• 10220454Apr 30, 2015Engine cooling. 5.7L P26AB Engine coolant bypass valve stuck.
• 10191425Apr 30, 2015Engine cooling. 5.7L P26AB Engine coolant bypass valve stuck.
• 10220462Apr 25, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 8HP70 Tranmission shift enhancements.
• 10191433Apr 25, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 8HP70 Tranmission shift enhancements.
• 10150543Apr 18, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 854RE Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customer may experience one or more of the following. ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0734 - Gear 4 Shift Incorrect Ratio set in the TCM memory. ?
• 10144797Mar 31, 2015Suspension. Part Description: Front Hub & Bearing Assembly Issue Description: Before replacing this part, please call Paul Kuehl on his cell at (248) 535-7013. If no answer, and no return call in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10144857Mar 27, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Enable High Definition (HD) feature, (RA4 radios located in Canada and Mexico). ? Keyboard improvements, in the Points Of Interest (POI) section. ? Low battery condition due to the radio remaining powered up after the ignition has been…
• 10144856Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting. Auto Headlamp Enhancements This bulletin involves checking Tunnel Detection values and performing a vehicle reconfiguration if needed. The customer may experience when exiting a dark parking structure or dark tunnel the auto headlamps may not turn off. The customer may also experience when driving on an over cast day the auto headlamps may cycle on and off frequently.
• 10057932Mar 27, 2015Electrical system. Chrysler 2014-2015 ram1500, ram 2500, ram3500 pickup, ram4500/5500cab chassis, ram 3500 cab chassis: bulletin information regarding auto headlamp enhancements, checking tunnel detection values and performing a vehicle reconfiguration if needed.
• 10144852Mar 24, 2015Electrical system, Equipment, Steering, Seats. RA2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud (Grand Cherokee only). ? U0208-00 - Loss Communication With Heated Seat Control Module (Cherokee only). Improvements: ?…
• 10144851Mar 24, 2015Steering, Equipment, Seats. RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud. ? The radio does not allow selection of the Polish language. ? The radio fan continually runs at high speed. ?…
• 10144843Mar 18, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated DTC P1D73 Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance This bulletin involves inspecting and securing the AGS actuator motor case housing. The customer may describe the MIL is illuminated. On further inspection the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1D73 Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance.
• 10144828Mar 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 8HP70 Transmission Shift Quality And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. ? Bump sensation during tip-in acceleration between 5-10 mph (8-16 kph). ? Less than desired transmission performance during Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)…
• 10144805Mar 4, 2015Engine. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one of more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory. ? P20C2 - Reductant Heater…
• 10229210Feb 28, 2015Exterior lighting. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination And/Or Intermittent No Crank No Start This bulletin involves inspecting the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) system for excessive water and/or ice and drying the CAC components if needed. It also involves installing a winter front cover.
• 10223631Feb 28, 2015Engine cooling. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination And/Or Intermittent No Crank No Start This bulletin involves inspecting the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) system for excessive water and/or ice and drying the CAC components if needed. It also involves installing a winter front cover.
• 10221544Feb 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination And/Or Intermittent No Crank No Start This bulletin involves inspecting the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) system for excessive water and/or ice and drying the CAC components if needed. It also involves installing a winter front cover. A small number of customers may experience a MIL illumination when ambient temperatures fall below 32°F (0 °C). Upon further inspection, a…
• 10144904Feb 28, 2015Exterior lighting, Transmission and drivetrain. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination And/Or Intermittent No Crank No Start This bulletin involves inspecting the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) system for excessive water and/or ice and drying the CAC components if needed. It also involves installing a winter front cover. A small number of customers may experience a MIL illumination when ambient temperatures fall below 32°F (0 °C). Upon further inspection, a…
• 10057700Feb 28, 2015Engine cooling. Chrysler: 2014-2015 ram 1500: when temperatures are below 32 degrees, some vehicles may experience a mil illumination. This applies to 3.0l diesel engines.
• 10148610Jan 28, 2015Brakes, Steering. Steering Column Buzz Squeak Rattle Noise And/Or Minor Movement This bulletin involves inspecting, and if necessary, replacing the two brake pedal bracket bolts. The customer may describe a buzz squeak rattle noise and/or minor movement of the steering column.
• 10148596Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Voice Recognition (VR) to set temperature, will indicate wrong setting to rear seat temperature. ? Not possible to set temperature in degree C using the VR (UK vehicles only). ? Teleprompter does not appear when pressing the…

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