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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 TSBs

42 Ram 2500 Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Dodge to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Ram 2500 problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2008 Ram 2500 TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023639
    • TSB Reference #07048

    Description: STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023639

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10028388
    • TSB Reference #RRT-08-097

    Description: CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028388

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10028388
    • TSB Reference #RRT-08-097

    Description: CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028388

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10028388
    • TSB Reference #RRT-08-097

    Description: CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028388

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10041904
    • TSB Reference #SB19-001-11 REVA

    Description: DODGE: BULLETIN PROVIDING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES FOR TIE ROD BALL STUD HOUSING FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT. MODEL YRS FOR CAB CHASSIS (REG AND MEGA PICKUPS AND 4X4) 2003-2011. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10041904

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10041904
    • TSB Reference #SB19-001-11 REVA

    Description: DODGE: BULLETIN PROVIDING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES FOR TIE ROD BALL STUD HOUSING FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT. MODEL YRS FOR CAB CHASSIS (REG AND MEGA PICKUPS AND 4X4) 2003-2011. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10041904

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033113
    • TSB Reference #DR-J-35

    Description: DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033113

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033113
    • TSB Reference #DR-J-35

    Description: DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033113

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10032004
    • TSB Reference #TSB-18-024-09

    Description: DODGE/CHRYSLER: MIL ILLUMINATION AND STATIONARY DESOOT AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10032004

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10032004
    • TSB Reference #TSB-18-024-09

    Description: DODGE/CHRYSLER: MIL ILLUMINATION AND STATIONARY DESOOT AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10032004

    • Date Reported MAY 21 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10025162
    • TSB Reference #11-001-08

    Description: TURBOCHARGER CLEANING PROCEDURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION FOR 2007-2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK (2500/3500). *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10025162

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10024966
    • TSB Reference #08-007-08

    Description: NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10024966

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023422
    • TSB Reference #1804407

    Description: MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023422

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10031004
    • TSB Reference #SB-09-002-09

    Description: DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10031004

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10031004
    • TSB Reference #SB-09-002-09

    Description: DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10031004

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10031004
    • TSB Reference #SB-09-002-09

    Description: DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10031004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 02 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033546
    • TSB Reference #SB-14-001-10

    Description: DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL-DIESEL. IF P0

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033546

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10031004
    • TSB Reference #SB-09-002-09

    Description: DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10031004

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10031004
    • TSB Reference #SB-09-002-09

    Description: DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10031004

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10031004
    • TSB Reference #SB-09-002-09

    Description: DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10031004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 25 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023197
    • TSB Reference #07037

    Description: 2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023197

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • Date Reported APRIL 30 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10034230
    • TSB Reference #SB-18-016-10

    Description: DODGE: CCN UPDATE REQUIRED WITH J35 RECALL. INVOLVES VERIFYING EMISSION RECALL G30-REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR MODULE AND REPROGRAM ECM HAS BEEN PERFORMED. IF NOT, PERFORM FIRST. VERIFYING SOFTWARE LEVEL, AND IF NECESSARY, SELECTIVELY ERASING

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10034230

    • Date Reported APRIL 30 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10034230
    • TSB Reference #SB-18-016-10

    Description: DODGE: CCN UPDATE REQUIRED WITH J35 RECALL. INVOLVES VERIFYING EMISSION RECALL G30-REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR MODULE AND REPROGRAM ECM HAS BEEN PERFORMED. IF NOT, PERFORM FIRST. VERIFYING SOFTWARE LEVEL, AND IF NECESSARY, SELECTIVELY ERASING

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10034230

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10032766
    • TSB Reference #SB-J19

    Description: CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10032766

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10032766
    • TSB Reference #SB-J19

    Description: CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10032766

    • Date Reported MAY 21 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10023396
    • TSB Reference #1100307

    Description: CUMMINS 6.7L DIESEL TUROCHARGER - NECESSARY SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023396

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033113
    • TSB Reference #DR-J-35

    Description: DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033113

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033113
    • TSB Reference #DR-J-35

    Description: DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033113

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 23 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10024892
    • TSB Reference #08-036

    Description: 2008 (DH/D1/DC/DM) - INJECTION PUMP FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10024892

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 02 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033546
    • TSB Reference #SB-14-001-10

    Description: DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL-DIESEL. IF P0

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033546

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10028388
    • TSB Reference #RRT-08-097

    Description: CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028388

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10028388
    • TSB Reference #RRT-08-097

    Description: CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028388

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10028388
    • TSB Reference #RRT-08-097

    Description: CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028388

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026168
    • TSB Reference #21-018-08

    Description: CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: FLASH:DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, DTC P0740 OR P1798 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS 1-2 OR 2-3 COLD SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026168

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported MARCH 13 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10021981
    • TSB Reference #1803307

    Description: PCM MAY NOT REPROGRAM AND ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *KB EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION IN EXHAUST. *KB FLASH: ENGINE SYSTEM AND EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. UPDATED 4/28/08. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021981

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 14 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023587
    • TSB Reference #2101907

    Description: FLASH: 68RFE TRANSMISSION - HARSH COASTDOWN SHIFT AND/OR HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023587

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033113
    • TSB Reference #DR-J-35

    Description: DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033113

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10033113
    • TSB Reference #DR-J-35

    Description: DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033113

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10022635
    • TSB Reference #2200207

    Description: TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT LOAD RESET SWITCH. TIRE ROTATION CAUTION. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10022635

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10032766
    • TSB Reference #SB-J19

    Description: CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10032766

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10032766
    • TSB Reference #SB-J19

    Description: CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10032766

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