Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 Ram 3500 are official communications between Dodge & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #1900800

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618869

      SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE SOUND HEARD WHILE DRIVING, INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE SLOT. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #0200101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #618392

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #020400

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610616

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #050600

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614152

      VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 19, 2000 AND JUNE 26, 2000 WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE CLIP RETAINER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE RETAINER. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #0500201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619124

      THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016905

      EMISSIONS RECALL E07-CANISTER PURGE HOSES. THE CANISTER PURGE HOSES ON ABOUT 7,800 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS OVER TIME AND RELEASE EVAPORATIVE HYDROCARBON (HC) WHICH COULD EXCEED FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. Read More »

    • TSB #1803003A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004538

      GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0900904

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006453

      VACUUM PUMP SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1803003

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003544

      GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0900802

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000308

      ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0900601

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623130

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.*SLC Read More »

    • TSB #0004

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610648

      ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ADDITION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEM ON ALL FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. OTHER CHANGES INCLUDE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGH OUTPUT 5. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #1802102

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635715

      SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION AFTER A COLD START UP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1800602C

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633970

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE (BEAMING), LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #1800602B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633968

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE, LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #1800602B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633981

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE, LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #1800902A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634123

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: HOT SAG/SPARK KNOCK/TRANSMISSION SHIFT ISSUES. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #0900202

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633990

      SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKCASE BREATHER OVERFLOW. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #1801102

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630967

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: COLD ENGINE HESITATION. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #1800902

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630969

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: HOT SAG/SPARK KNOCK/TRANSMISSION SHIFT ISSUES. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #1802301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625599

      SUBJECT REGARDING 5.2L ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS AND HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1801901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623143

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE COLD IDLE ENGINE WARMING *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #1801401

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621892

      SUBJECT REGARDING PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS, HARD STARTING AND / OR IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATIONS FOR SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0900401

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628237

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0900201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619120

      VEHICLES THAT ARE USED FOR EXTENDED HEAVY TRAILER HAULING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT TORQUE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1802400

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618404

      EXHIBITING LOW ENGINE POWER WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS IN OVERDRIVE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #1801500A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618411

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE. OR, THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HARD OR NO-START CONDITION, WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES, WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD ... Read More »

    • TSB #1802200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616725

      SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0046

      Date Announced:
      SEP 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092258

      ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL DISCOLORATION OBSERVED DURING PRE-DELIVERY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #211200

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614661

      EXPERIENING A TAPPING / KNOCKING SOUND DURING IDLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #082400

      Date Announced:
      SEP 08, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614651

      ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #181500

      Date Announced:
      SEP 08, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092273

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE AND / OR A NO START HOT ENGINE RESTART CONDITION WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD QUALITY DIESEL FUEL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610028

      SOME VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY FUSE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #2500401

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620071

      SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #1400202A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635732

      INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1400202

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635734

      INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #140300

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612609

      SUBJECT REGARDING MAINTENANCE TO THE WATER-IN-FUEL SENSOR PROBES DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL CONTAMINATION. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #0011

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610641

      ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOW FUEL OUTPUT FROM THE TRANSFER PUMP CAUSING A HARD START AND / OR A NO-START CONDITION AFTER APPROXIMATELY 9,000 MILES OF ENGINE OPERATION. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #140200

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612608

      QUALITY ANALYSIS HAS DETERMINED THAT CRACKS IN THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER HOUSING COVER CAUSED BY AN IMPROPER SERVICING PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

    • TSB #090700

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612607

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR FILTER SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

    • TSB #2100901

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628291

      CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SHIFTER VIBRATION (GEAR CLASH) OF THE SHIFT KNOB WHEN SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #2100202

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635721

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1800602A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630803

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SURGE, LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *YD Read More »

    • TSB #2100601

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621898

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

    • TSB #2100103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000908

      TRANSMISSION SHIFTER LINKAGE RATTLE PRESENT AT THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR PAN AREA WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #0601

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019273

      CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARRANTY COVERAGE CUSTOMER REMINDER LETTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #211000

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614656

      SUBJECT REGARDING 47RE HARSH ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IS APPLIED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #030800

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614650

      ;SUBJECT REGARDING RTV USE ON CORPORATE AXLE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #0802303

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003414

      INTERMITTENT LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF DOORS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0800702

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634087

      SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #0801301

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621886

      SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO CONNECTOR REPAIR KIT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0800600REV

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618049

      SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB Read More »

    • TSB #0803600

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615687

      SUBJECT REGARDING CIRCUITS EFFECTED BY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) FUSE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #082600

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092315

      SUBJECT REGARDING CENTRAL TIMER MODULE ELECTRICALLY LOCKS-UP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #080100A

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614155

      CONCERNS WITH A NO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) CONDITION DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT FUSE. TT Read More »

    • TSB #082300

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614160

      SUBJECT REGARDING PLASTIC BOOT TO PROTECT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS B+ END TERMINAL AT THE GENERATOR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #080100

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609991

      EXPERIENCING A NO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT FUSE. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #233400

      Date Announced:
      SEP 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614665

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #2303400A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616727

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #2301502

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634077

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #2302701

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625650

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #0703

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003805

      PROCEDURES FOR SERVICING THE SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE CINCH BAR. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #00068

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616732

      ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING TRUCK FEATURE CHANGES. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #2303401

      Date Announced:
      NOV 30, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628305

      EXHIBITING A SCRATCHING OR ITCHING TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR OPENING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0804100

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #616721

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKING AND / OR UNLOCKING WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH OR A CLICKING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE POWER DOOR LOCKS (REPEATED LOCKING OR REPEATED UNLOCKING). Read More »

    SEATS

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #1801201

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620066

      SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #1801902A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634112

      REVISION OF FLASH PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FROM CUMMINS. *SLC THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-019-02 DATED JUNE 17, 2002. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1802002

      Date Announced:
      JUN 24, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634272

      FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #0200302

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633485

      SUBJECT REGARDING A TOE IN SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #2200102

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634082

      CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #2600701

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623255

      INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #1801101

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620065

      CUSTOMER WILL EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. Read More »

    • TSB #2600501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621938

      THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2600401

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620072

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2601200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618413

      INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #211100

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614660

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1740 - TCC OR OD SOLENOID PERFORMANCE. *TT Read More »