2014 Ram 4500 Technical Service Bulletins

431 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Ram 4500. 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.

• 10149026Aug 14, 2015Brakes. Inspection and Return: Brake Rotor - PN 68188899AA
• 10149014Aug 14, 2015Exterior lighting. Headlamp Assembly If the headlamp assembly is being replaced, please also replace the harness attached to the headlamp. Engineering would like to have both parts returned for analysis. Also, please take a picture of the parts and email the picture, a short discription of the issue, and the last 8 digits of the VIN to [email protected]. Thank you.
• 10149013Aug 13, 2015Equipment. Compressor HVAC compressor is inoperative. Before replacing the compressor call FCA Release Engineer Mark Briolat at cell (248) 345-0127. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with the repair.
• 10149025Aug 12, 2015Brakes. Inspection and Return: Brake Rotor - PN 04779712AA
• 10149012Aug 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Power Transfer Unit Prior to replacing the PTU, please review the following .~ Check if the service 4WD light is intermittent by driving under heavy throttle will produce a C1494-92 DTC, if yes, please call FCA axle engineering and do not replace the PTU. Bruce Michel at cell (248) 260-8641, or Jian Zhu at cell (248) 379- 1132. If neither answers with 15 minutes then proceed with the repair. ~ If the service 4WD…
• 10148965Aug 12, 2015Engine cooling. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Sensor Manufacturing Defect This bulletin involves replacing the DEF pump module. A manufacturing defect in the level sensor may have occurred, if the level sensor was built within the time frame listed above. There may be a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ?…
• 10149011Aug 11, 2015Engine. Camshaft Position Sensor If replacing a camshaft position sensor for P0340 and/or P0344 fault codes, please review information below and contact Andrew Action on his cell phone: (248) 421- 4130.
• 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:~…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10148953Aug 4, 2015Equipment. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. ? Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes. ? SD, USB or BTSA modes may become non-functional for a given ignition cycle. ? Duplicate song titles may be displayed in USB mode. ? Last track is displayed but next track is…
• 10058300Aug 4, 2015Electrical system. Certain vehicles are having radio, navigational issues requiring software update. Model 2013-14.
• 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
• 10149678Jul 16, 2015Equipment. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. ? Improved Radio security protection to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems (U.S. Market Only). ? Track names may be displayed twice in USB or SD media modes. ? SD, USB or BTSA modes may become…
• 10229248May 30, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Fuel system. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Gauge Inaccurate Or Stuck This bulletin involves verifying the correct DEF level in the tank and if necessary, replacing the DEF pump module. A small number of customers may comment that their DEF level gauge is stuck for long periods of time or is erratic. The customer may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may…
• 10148941May 30, 2015Engine cooling. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Gauge Inaccurate Or Stuck This bulletin involves verifying the correct DEF level in the tank and if necessary, replacing the DEF pump module. A small number of customers may comment that their DEF level gauge is stuck for long periods of time or is erratic. The customer may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may…
• 10150544Apr 18, 2015Engine cooling. Knocking Noise From Engine After Sitting Overnight This bulletin involves evaluating the engine for cold start knocking noise typically after an overnight cold soak. Some engines during this build period may have been built with incorrect piston wrist pins. The wrist pins will cause an audible knocking noise upon start up. The knocking noise will typically reduce after approximately 30 minutes of idle time. Engine…
• 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.
• 10144802Mar 3, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: AS69RC/AS66RC Transmission Shift And Diagnostic 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. Vehicles equipped with an AS69RC automatic transmission (sales code DF2) ? Less than desired towing performance while using cruise control. ?
• 10229204Feb 26, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi.
• 10223625Feb 26, 2015Equipment. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi.
• 10221538Feb 26, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi.
• 10144898Feb 26, 2015Equipment. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi.
• 10148592Jan 22, 2015Electrical system. Flash: Incorrect Language Displayed In The Cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with updated software. The customer may notice when trying to switch the language from English to Spanish/French, only the radio will display the correct language. The cluster will still display English.
• 10229908Dec 18, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel.Prevent Or Reduce Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination When No Defect is Present For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• 10221077Dec 18, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Body and…. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel.Prevent Or Reduce Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination When No Defect is Present For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• 10139907Dec 18, 2014Engine cooling. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel.Prevent Or Reduce Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination When No Defect is Present For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• 10229900Dec 15, 2014Brakes. Front And/Or Rear Brake Noise (Squeal) This bulletin involves replacing the front and rear brake pads and rear rotors to correct a brake squeal condition. The customer may experience a squealing noise during braking coming from the front and/or rear the vehicle.
• 10221068Dec 15, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. Front And/Or Rear Brake Noise (Squeal) This bulletin involves replacing the front and rear brake pads and rear rotors to correct a brake squeal condition. The customer may experience a squealing noise during braking coming from the front and/or rear the vehicle.
• 10139898Dec 15, 2014Brakes. Front And/Or Rear Brake Noise (Squeal) This bulletin involves replacing the front and rear brake pads and rear rotors to correct a brake squeal condition. The customer may experience a squealing noise during braking coming from the front and/or rear the vehicle.
• 10061866Dec 15, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10229897Dec 12, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system. Fuel Gelling in Cold Ambient Temperatures This bulletin involves reconfiguring the Body Control Module (BCM). Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to fuel related Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and/or may have a hard or no start condition due to fuel gelling in cold ambient temperatures (20°F or -7°C) or below. DTCs, such as P0087, P0191 or P026B (or other DTCs) may have been…
• 10221065Dec 12, 2014Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Body and structure. Fuel Gelling in Cold Ambient Temperatures This bulletin involves reconfiguring the Body Control Module (BCM). Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to fuel related Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and/or may have a hard or no start condition due to fuel gelling in cold ambient temperatures (20°F or -7°C) or below. DTCs, such as P0087, P0191 or P026B (or other DTCs) may have been…
• 10062968Dec 12, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10229880Dec 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Chirp Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust This bulletin involves replacement of the muffler to correct a chirp type noise that is emitted from the exhaust when the engine enters MDS mode. Vehicle operators may experience the following condition: Chirp Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust when entering MDS mode
• 10221048Dec 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Chirp Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust This bulletin involves replacement of the muffler to correct a chirp type noise that is emitted from the exhaust when the engine enters MDS mode. Vehicle operators may experience the following condition: Chirp Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust when entering MDS mode
• 10062967Dec 3, 2014Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231991Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Doser Control Unit (DCU), Heater Thaw Time Improvements And MIL Illumination
• 10231990Nov 14, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements
• 10218202Nov 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Fuel system. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel.Software To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• 10139836Nov 14, 2014Fuel system. Flash: Doser Control Unit (DCU), Heater Thaw Time Improvements And MIL Illumination This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Doser Control Unit (DCU) with new software. Software improvements are available for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) DCU on vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel. The software contains improvements for the following: Increase in DEF thaw time when ambient…
• 10139835Nov 14, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM) with new software. Several software improvements are available for vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L turbo Diesel.Software To Prevent Or Reduce Unnecessary Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination For The Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

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