RAM Promaster 2014–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 9003453 · NHTSA communication 10139977 · issued Mar 8, 2017
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2014–2016
model years
2
vehicle entries
Official summary
Transmission, Oil Pump, Torque Convertor, and Flexplate This applies to VF Models only: For 62TE transmission only. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one time usage. New fasteners need to be ordered. Do not reuse the existing fasteners. Follow tightening sequence and torque to 105Nm (77 ft. lbs) as shown in TechConnect service information.~ If the vehicle you are repairing has a crack in the flex plate inspect the transmission dowel pin alignment holes in the transmission. If they are damaged
Vehicles covered
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.