1996 Dodge Ram 1500
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
- TSB #190399 -- CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SLOW TO RETURN TO CENTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #606349, MAY 07 1999)
- TSB #191097 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF STEERING WANDER. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088962, AUGUST 15 1997)
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
- TSB #191397 -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOWER STEERING COLUMN NOISE AND/OR MINO LOWER STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088972, NOVEMBER 28 1997)
- TSB #190897 -- CONCERN WITH CLUNK/RATTLE FELT IN STEERING COLUMN/WHEEL. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088951, MAY 30 1997)
SUSPENSION
- TSB #0200101 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #618392, JANUARY 19 2001)
- TSB #020699A -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089735, DECEMBER 17 1999)
- TSB #020397 -- REAR OF VEHICLE IS TO LOW. *YC (NHTSA ID #52962, MAY 09 1997)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- TSB #020699 -- SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #606527, JUNE 11 1999)
- TSB #020699 -- 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. *TT (NHTSA ID #608109, JUNE 11 1999)
SUSPENSION:REAR
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
- TSB #020400 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610616, MARCH 17 2000)
- TSB #021399 -- EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607905, SEPTEMBER 10 1999)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #050699 -- INFORMATION REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606161, JUNE 25 1999)
- TSB #050397 -- BRAKES - CHASSIS DYNAMICS DIAGNOSIS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51965, MARCH 17 1997)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #070597 -- CONCERNS WITH HIGH COOLANT TAMPERATURES OR OVERHEATING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088789, NOVEMBER 14 1997)
- TSB #070397 -- CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088786, MAY 09 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #090500 -- EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #610005, FEBRUARY 25 2000)
- TSB #180798 -- CUSTOMER MAY BE CONCERN OF INCORRECT IDLE ADJUSTMENTS. *YC (NHTSA ID #600345, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
- TSB #182997 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUCKING OR JERKING CONDITION WHILE UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING AT STEADY STATE SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #54220, OCTOBER 17 1997)
- TSB #090797 -- TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52529, JUNE 27 1997)
- TSB #090497 -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088852, MAY 09 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #0900401 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628237, MAY 18 2001)
- TSB #090699 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #607913, SEPTEMBER 10 1999)
- TSB #182498 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD. *YC (NHTSA ID #602322, JULY 31 1998)
- TSB #182597 -- CONCERNS WITH EGR SYSTEM FAILURE WITH HEX CODE $2E ON 5.9L DIESEL. * NLM (NHTSA ID #6088930, AUGUST 15 1997)
- TSB #082197 -- WHEN VEHICLES IN THE START POSITION, ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER. *YC (NHTSA ID #52970, MAY 23 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- TSB #070597 -- CONCERNS OF HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES OR OVERHEATING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED. *YC (NHTSA ID #54180, NOVEMBER 14 1997)
- TSB #070397 -- VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC (NHTSA ID #52963, MAY 09 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #1100605 -- 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, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CAT (NHTSA ID #10018993, DECEMBER 21 2005)
- TSB #250298 -- SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #602881, OCTOBER 23 1998)
- TSB #180698 -- COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC (NHTSA ID #600346, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
- TSB #250197 -- HISSING/SUCTION NOISE COMING FROM THE INLET AIR TUBE OF THE INJECTION PUMP FILTER. *TW (NHTSA ID #51937, APRIL 18 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- TSB #7631/7632 -- INFORMATION CONCERNING EMISSIONS RECALLS 7631 AND 7632--VAPOR CANISTER AND PURGE SOLENOID. *AK (NHTSA ID #601479, JUNE 01 1998)
- TSB #250397 -- CONDITIONS ON FUEL DOO AND/OR FUEL DISCHARGING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089139, OCTOBER 17 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- TSB #140897 -- INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088884, NOVEMBER 21 1997)
- TSB #140797 -- INFORMATION ON DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP TAMPERING. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088882, JULY 18 1997)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #210498 -- SUBJECT ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR RATTLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES. *YC (NHTSA ID #600371, FEBRUARY 20 1998)
- TSB #210697A -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES, BYPASS KIT INSTALLATION, INHIBITOR PROGRAMMING. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088991, DECEMBER 19 1997)
- TSB #211397 -- CONCERNS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR RATTLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089034, NOVEMBER 07 1997)
- TSB #210697 -- OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC (NHTSA ID #54373, MARCH 21 1997)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #2100601 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #621898, MARCH 16 2001)
- TSB #210899 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT (NHTSA ID #604975, APRIL 30 1999)
- TSB #211098 -- CONDITIONS WITH LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR. *YC (NHTSA ID #602433, SEPTEMBER 25 1998)
- TSB #211098 -- TRANSMISSION OPERTES NORMALLY THROUGH ALL RANGES EXCEPT FIFTH GEAR. *YC (NHTSA ID #602211, SEPTEMBER 11 1998)
- TSB #211197A -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REVERSE BUZZ (46RE) *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089030, SEPTEMBER 05 1997)
- TSB #211297 -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER BUZZ OR RATTLE. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089032, AUGUST 29 1997)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- TSB #184998 -- DRIVELINE INDUCED VEHICLE SURGE / VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS. *AK (NHTSA ID #603145, DECEMBER 30 1998)
- TSB #211197 -- EXPERIENCING A BUZZ SOUND WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. *YC (NHTSA ID #54392, SEPTEMBER 05 1997)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #0800600REV -- SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB (NHTSA ID #618049, DECEMBER 29 2000)
- TSB #0832097 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088834, SEPTEMBER 19 1997)
- TSB #082297 -- INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL DUE TO A VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE THAT IS LOOSE, LEAKING OR DETERIORATED. *YC (NHTSA ID #52980, JULY 11 1997)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- TSB #184898 -- SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK (NHTSA ID #603144, DECEMBER 30 1998)
- TSB #082197 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088803, MAY 23 1997)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #182198 -- SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC (NHTSA ID #601583, JUNE 05 1998)
- TSB #080197 -- JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51278, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
VISIBILITY
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
AIR BAGS
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #233599REVA -- SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612160, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #183298 -- SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC (NHTSA ID #603635, SEPTEMBER 25 1998)
- TSB #231798 -- CENTER ARM REST UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. *AK (NHTSA ID #601664, MAY 01 1998)
- TSB #236197 -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OIL CANNING NOISE COMING FROM BOX AREA. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089112, NOVEMBER 28 1997)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- TSB #182997 -- 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. *AK (NHTSA ID #600605, DECEMBER 05 1998)
- TSB #181998 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #600763, APRIL 10 1998)
- TSB #182997A -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE BUCKING. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089142, DECEMBER 05 1997)
- TSB #082297A -- INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL. *TW (NHTSA ID #52533, JULY 11 1997)
SEATS
- TSB #2300800B -- SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615688, NOVEMBER 24 2000)
- TSB #233599 -- INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607963, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- TSB #081600 -- CONCERNS WITH A BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #612606, APRIL 28 2000)
- TSB #081698 -- INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK (NHTSA ID #600862, APRIL 17 1998)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #1802002 -- FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634272, JUNE 24 2002)
- TSB #230899 -- EXHIBITING CREAKS OR SQUEAKS NEAR THE LEFT AND / OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #604701, MARCH 05 1999)
- TSB #232797 -- CONCERN WITH WATER LEAKING THROUGH REAR WINDOW. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089062, MAY 09 1997)
- TSB #180397 -- ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION/DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS- DOWNSTREAM 02 SENSOR HEATER FAILURE- COLD ENGINE WARM UP SAG/HESITATION- DRIVEAWAY SAG/HESITATION- SURGE AT CONSTANT SPEEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL- SPARK KNOCK DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY LOA (NHTSA ID #51270, JANUARY 24 1997)