1998 Dodge Ram service bulletins & manufacturer communications
137 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Ram. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 137
- Illuminated mil as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have failed a california smog or state i/m test but without an illuminated mil,…1100605 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2005
- 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. *…1803003A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 20, 2004
- Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt1803003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 29, 2003
- Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer. *tt0900802 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 21, 2002
- Revision of flash process for new engine control module (ecm) from cummins. *slc this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-019-02 dated june 17, 2002. *tt1801902A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 4, 2002
- Information on tampering with vp44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engine. *tt1400202A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 22, 2002
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt2100202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 8, 2002
- Information on tampering with vp44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engines. *tt1400202 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc1802002 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 24, 2002
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc2301502 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding crankcase breather overflow. *slc0900202 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 11, 2002
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt2302701 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 21, 2001
- Some vehicles may experience cold idle engine warming *slc1801901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 3, 2001
- Vehicles may experience oil pan gasket leaks.*slc0900601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 24, 2001
- Subject regarding performance enhancements, hard starting and / or idle speed fluctuations for severe cold weather environments. *tt1801401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 9, 2001
- Subject regarding radio connector repair kit. *tt0801301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 15, 2001
- 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 …1801201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 25, 2001
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking. *tt0900401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 18, 2001
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak. *tt2500401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2001
- Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj2100601 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 16, 2001
- Vehicles that are used for extended heavy trailer hauling purposes may experience a loss of exhaust manifold bolt torque. *tt0900201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2001
- 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. *jb0200101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 19, 2001
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb0800600REV · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 29, 2000
- 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 norma…1801500A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2000
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt2303400A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 15, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500G · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt2300800B · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 24, 2000
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt233400 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 22, 2000
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knoc condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500F · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 15, 2000
- ;subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. *tt030800 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 15, 2000
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls. *tt082400 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 8, 2000
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500E · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Subject regarding 1998 model year engine spark knock. *tt180500A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 23, 2000
- Subject regarding plastic boot to protect the electrical harness b+ end terminal at the generator. *tt082300 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2000
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2000
- Concerns with a buzz noise coming from the front door speaker(s). *tt081600 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 28, 2000
- Subject regarding maintenance to the water-in-fuel sensor probes due to possible fuel contamination. *tt140300 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 14, 2000
- Subject pertaining to air filter service. *tt090700 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 7, 2000
- Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt020400 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 17, 2000
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt090500 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 25, 2000
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt080600 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2000
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt180100 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2000
- This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt020699A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 17, 1999
- A condition with the fuel gauge reading full for an excessive period of time. *tt084299 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 17, 1999
- Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers. *tt080699A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 17, 1999
- Subject regarding central timer module software update when a wiper module is replaced. *tt084399 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 17, 1999
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs233599REVA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles may experience radio interference to/from two-way radio receivers. *mjs083299 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt090699 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 10, 1999
- Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt021399 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 10, 1999
- Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt233599 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 3, 1999
- Subject regarding 5.9l - 24v cummins diesel low power or poor performance diagnostic. *tt182199 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 3, 1999
- Experiencing a knocking or tapping like noise from the engine compartment. *tt250199 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 3, 1999
- Information regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear. *tt050699 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 25, 1999
- Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings. *tt050799 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 25, 1999
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt181299 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 1999
- On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of wheel bearing grease on the bearing seal areas. *tt020699 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 11, 1999
- Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt020699 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 11, 1999
- Experiencing slow acceleration or lack of power while towing or hauling a heavy load. *tt181199 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 28, 1999
- Under certain road conditions, most vehicles will move to the right or left uncontrolled by the driver. *tt050499 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 28, 1999
- Conditions with steering slow to return to center. *tt190399 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 7, 1999
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected. *tt210899 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 1999
- Some customers may complain that their vehicle speed cotnrol system may be too busy or drift more than 2 mph below or above the initial vehicle set speed. *tt180899 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 30, 1999
- Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $a8 (p1763) governor pressure sensor volts too high. *tt180799 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 1999
- Customer may complain of intermittent poor reception on two-way radio. *tt080699 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 1999
- Exhibiting creaks or squeaks near the left and / or right side of the instrument panel. *tt230899 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 5, 1999
- Subject regarding erratic torque converter clutch (tcc) operation. *tt180299 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 19, 1999
- Subject regarding erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $24 (po107). *tt180399 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 19, 1999
- Driveline induced vehicle surge / vibration diagnosis. *ak184998 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 30, 1998
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction. *ak184898 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 30, 1998
- Subject on viscous fan drive service. *yc070998 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 18, 1998
- Conditions with diesel engine overheating. *yc070898 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 1998
- Vehicle may buck/jerk while under light acceleration or while driving at steady state speed due to the sensitivity of throttle linkage to drive rinput. *ak182997 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 5, 1998
- Incorrect engine oil dipstick. *yc090698 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 1998
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc250298 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 23, 1998
- Service manual revisions. *yc980801260898 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 15, 1998
- Subject pertaining to reprograming engine control module for nox emissions. *ak8001/8002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc183298 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 25, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge. *yc090498 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 1998
- A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate actuators. *ak110898 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 1998
- Conditions with loss of fifth gear. *yc211098 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 25, 1998
- Transmission opertes normally through all ranges except fifth gear. *yc211098 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 11, 1998
- Experiencing engine cooling fan noises. *yc070598 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 1998
- The low pressure fuel supply tube may fracture and leak fuel.788 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Subject on cargo net eliminated from production. *yc233798 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 21, 1998
- A knocking noise may be heard in the front suspension when the steering wheel is rotated to the full left or right steering positions. *yc020898 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 21, 1998
- Some after market exhaust brake installations, especially those with switches that connect to the throttle pedal, can cause mil illumination with tsc po121- accel position sensor v…9847 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 19, 1998
- When removing door trim panel from the door, it is extremely important that each individual plastic retainer clip is separated from door by using atrim panel removal too, such as s…233598 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 7, 1998
- Nox emission levels may exceedcalifornia air resources board (carb) emission standards. To correct this condition,pcv and brake booster hoses must be replaced and rerouted. *ak760 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Nstrument cluster bezel is retained by several snao clip retainers/ one screw located underneath power outless access door. It is imperative that singular screw is removed prior to…083598 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 24, 1998
- Subject regarding high pressure fuel line service. *yc140198 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 17, 1998
- When servicing the release fork it is necesssary to insure that the fork is installed properly. Failure to do so, can cause a low growling sound to come through the clutch pedal wh…060198 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 19, 1998
- Vehicles listed on this bulletin are eqipped with rear height sensing proportioning valve that adjust brake pressure to the rear brakes based upon distance between frame and rear a…050498 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 12, 1998
- Service caution on powertrain control module ( pcm ). *yc182198 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 1998
- Customers may complain of intermittent poor reception on their two-way radios. *ak082198 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 1998
- Vehicle may exhibit a no start or hard start condition in cold temperatures. *yc971231183797 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 18, 1998
- Accelerator pedal buzzing noise with cruise control pedal engaged. *ak140498 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued May 8, 1998
- The rear sliding window is difficult to open, will not remain latched, and/or leaks water past the lower run channel. *yc231398 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 8, 1998
- Subject on fuel pressure gauge adapter usage. *yc140398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1998
- Vehicles equipped with splash guards may experience discoloration/ or distortion along the edge of the passenger's side rear splash guard due to the proximity to the tailpipe. *ak231698 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1998
- Center arm rest upper inertia latch cover on driver's side broke. *ak231798 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1998
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak081698 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (wot) acceleration. *yc181998 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 10, 1998
- Subject regarding axle lubricant and sealing requirements. *yc030298 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 3, 1998
- Diesel fuel heater wiring circuit may be missing from the power distribution center (pdc). *ak98770 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Apr 1, 1998
- With introduction of cummins 24 valve electronicall injected engine, a new fuel injection pump was introduced. Fuel injection pump requires finer fuel filtration due totighter tole…980327140298 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 27, 1998
- Information regarding 5.9l cummins electronically injected 24 valve encore diesel/it has been found that interference fit between high pressure fuel line and injector connector tub…140198 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 6, 1998
- Condition with gasoline engines will not illuminate the mil properly when misfire is detected. *yc181098 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Complaints of hard or no start conditons. *yc180698 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Customer may be concern of incorrect idle adjustments. *yc180798 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 27, 1998
- This bulletin involves upper rear corner of front door contacts upper front corner of cargo door236797 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 6, 1998
- Painted surfaces of the vehicle may experience a "milky" or "foggy" discoloration. *yc230598 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 30, 1998
- Concerns on incorrect fault mature time - dtc $b7 leak detection pump solenoid circuit. *nlm183697 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Engine may spark/knock when warm under moderate to heavy acceleration. *ak183497 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Condition with sagging or hesitation while accelerating from a stop with a cold engine or after a partial cool down. *ak183597 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Vehicle my exhibit a no start or hard start condition in cold tempertures. *yc183797 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Exhibiting a no start condition in cold temperatures. *yc976898 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 22, 1997
- Concerns with water leaking into vehicle through side cowl panel. *nlm236897 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 19, 1997
- This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation, inhibitor programming. *nlm210697A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 19, 1997
- Concerns with vehicle bucking. *nlm182997A · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 5, 1997
- This bulletin involves oil canning noise coming from box area. *nlm236197 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 28, 1997
- Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *nlm083997 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 1997
- Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm140897 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 21, 1997
- Information on thin or blotchy paint inspection procedure. *nlm235797 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 31, 1997
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bucking or jerking condition while under light acceleration or while driving at steady state speeds. *yc182997 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 17, 1997
- Information on body gap and flushness requirements. *nlm235597 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 10, 1997
- This bulletin involves dead battery from ignition off draw (iod). *nlm083597 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 1997
- Concerns with park brake release handle does not fully return to rest position. *nlm050797 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Sep 22, 1997
- Condition with park brake release handle does not fully return to rest position. *yc050797 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Sep 22, 1997
- Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm0832097 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 1997
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc970919083297 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 19, 1997
- Exhibiting an abnormal paint condition. *yc9709189739A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 18, 1997
- Concerns with obd ii misfire indicator. *nlm182697A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 1997
- Concerns with ash receiver lamp degrades from blue-green to bright white. *nlm083097 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 1997
- Subject pertaining to obd ii misfire indicator. *yc182697 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 5, 1997
- Subject on mount assembly box number 62035. *ttSP697 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 25, 1997
- Customer may complain of steering wander. *nlm191097 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 15, 1997