2018 Ram 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

498 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10176514May 2, 2020Equipment. Remote Phone App Does Not Communicate With Vehicle Radio
• 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175698Apr 30, 2020Electrical system. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance
• 10175689Apr 28, 2020Equipment. Radio Issues With iPhone 11
• 10175688Apr 28, 2020Equipment. Error Code 20 Message On the Radio Screen
• 10175735Apr 22, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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
• 10175677Apr 18, 2020Electrical system. Valve Body Pressure Testing Plug Inspection
• 10175674Apr 17, 2020Steering. Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
• 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.
• 10175509Mar 31, 2020Fuel system. Vehicle is difficult to refuel
• 10175096Mar 31, 2020Fuel system. Vehicle is difficult to refuel
• 10174176Mar 31, 2020Equipment. Vehicle is difficult to refuel
• 10175501Mar 27, 2020Vehicle speed control. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
• 10175088Mar 27, 2020Vehicle speed control. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
• 10174168Mar 27, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
• 10175582Mar 26, 2020Fuel system. 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in…
• 10175169Mar 26, 2020Fuel system. 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in…
• 10174249Mar 26, 2020Engine cooling. 3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in…
• 10175438Mar 25, 2020Equipment. Tonneau Cover - Hard Folding For Replacement Parts and Service Information, please contact the tonneau cover manufacturer Fold-a-Cover at 1-800-322-0522.
• 10175026Mar 25, 2020Equipment. Tonneau Cover - Hard Folding For Replacement Parts and Service Information, please contact the tonneau cover manufacturer Fold-a-Cover at 1-800-322-0522.
• 10174106Mar 25, 2020Equipment. Tonneau Cover - Hard Folding For Replacement Parts and Service Information, please contact the tonneau cover manufacturer Fold-a-Cover at 1-800-322-0522.
• 10175479Mar 11, 2020Electrical system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
• 10175067Mar 11, 2020Electrical system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
• 10174147Mar 11, 2020Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
• 10175470Mar 5, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Single Pop Noise From Rear Of Sunroof While Opening
• 10175058Mar 5, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Single Pop Noise From Rear Of Sunroof While Opening
• 10174138Mar 5, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). Single Pop Noise From Rear Of Sunroof While Opening
• 10175423Mar 4, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). CABLE ASSY, Power Sliding Backlite For concern of power sliding backlight will not close or window binding and replacing cable, please call FCA Redacted Content and send pictures to FCA Redacted Content prior to replacing the part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10175011Mar 4, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. CABLE ASSY, Power Sliding Backlite For concern of power sliding backlight will not close or window binding and replacing cable, please call FCA Redacted Content and send pictures to FCA Redacted Content prior to replacing the part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10174091Mar 4, 2020Electrical system. CABLE ASSY, Power Sliding Backlite For concern of power sliding backlight will not close or window binding and replacing cable, please call FCA Redacted Content and send pictures to FCA Redacted Content prior to replacing the part. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10173328Feb 26, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
• 10173314Feb 12, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
• 10173313Feb 12, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes
• 10173310Feb 8, 2020Equipment. Chime Stuck On In The Audio System
• 10173305Feb 6, 2020Equipment. Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup Or Freeze.
• 10170335Dec 18, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Handle, Swivel Release and Grommet, Pivot Joint The box bed divider swivel release handle and pivot joint grommet are intended for DS only, and not to be used on DJ or DT. These parts were removed from DJ and DT, since the bed extender obstructs tail lamp visibility requirements at some angles. Installing these parts onto the 2019 or later DJ and DT trucks will violate lighting obstruction requirements.
• 10170371Dec 12, 2019Equipment. Parts Escalation Process (OD61336 Linked Document - Parts Support Instructions)
• 10170370Dec 12, 2019Engine cooling. VB1 2014-2019MY DS 3.0L Diesel EGR Cooler (OD61336 Linked Document - Coolant Level Check Tutorial)
• 10170369Dec 12, 2019Engine cooling. Safety Recall VB1: 2014-2019 DS 3.0L EGR Cooler Customer Handling
• 10170314Dec 11, 2019Suspension. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed.
• 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220098Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169246Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10220071Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10169219Nov 1, 2019Engine, Fuel system. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10168470Oct 19, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. UAS, UAQ, UCS and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to:22.6 - DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio. 22.5 - LA, LD and LX vehicle with UAS and UAQ. 21.9 - All other vehicles and radios. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Audio Distortion (DS, D2, DP, DD, DF and DJ vehicle with UAS, UCQ and UAQ radio).

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