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Dodge Ram 1500 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin 09-010-16 REV. A · NHTSA communication 10121673 · issued Jul 14, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Engine Surge Or Hard Start (X63 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, if code P0404 is set. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) has been set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM): · P0404 - EGR Position Sensor Performance - (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s) due to the P0404 DTC being set: · An occasional engine surge can be felt. · Engine is hard

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.