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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

There have been 12 technical service bulletins issued for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.

1 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 owners/service manual TSB (Bulletin WB-D-14-23)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 9, 2014
Component: Owners/service manual.
Bulletin Summary: Mopar: on some pick up trucks, an extended warranty has been issued on fuel tank inlet check valve. Model 2007-2008 ram 1500.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.

2 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 gasoline fuel system TSB (Bulletin 14-003-14)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 9, 2014
Component: Gasoline fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: Chrysler: ram 1500 fuel tank needs replacing, customers may experience fuel leakage when refueling vehicles.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.

3 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 equipment TSB (Bulletin 9002828)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 3, 2014
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: Part description: insulator in lever assembly - valve body - trans issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2003 Dodge Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2009 Dodge Caravan, 2001 Dodge Dakota, 2002 Dodge Dakota, 2003 Dodge Dakota, 2004 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2006 Dodge Dakota, 2007 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Dodge Dakota, 2009 Dodge Dakota, 2001 Dodge Durango, 2002 Dodge Durango, 2003 Dodge Durango, 2004 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Durango, 2006 Dodge Durango, 2007 Dodge Durango, 2008 Dodge Durango, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004 Dodge Ram 2500, 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2001 Dodge Ram 3500, 2002 Dodge Ram 3500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, 2004 Dodge Ram 3500, 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 RAM 1500, 2009 RAM 2500, 2007 RAM 3500, 2008 RAM 3500, 2009 RAM 3500.

4 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 structure TSB (Bulletin 9002828)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 3, 2014
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: Part description: insulator in lever assembly - valve body - trans issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2003 Dodge Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2009 Dodge Caravan, 2001 Dodge Dakota, 2002 Dodge Dakota, 2003 Dodge Dakota, 2004 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2006 Dodge Dakota, 2007 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Dodge Dakota, 2009 Dodge Dakota, 2001 Dodge Durango, 2002 Dodge Durango, 2003 Dodge Durango, 2004 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Durango, 2006 Dodge Durango, 2007 Dodge Durango, 2008 Dodge Durango, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004 Dodge Ram 2500, 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2001 Dodge Ram 3500, 2002 Dodge Ram 3500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, 2004 Dodge Ram 3500, 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 RAM 1500, 2009 RAM 2500, 2007 RAM 3500, 2008 RAM 3500, 2009 RAM 3500.

5 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 09-001-13)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 6, 2013
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Chrysler 300, 2008 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler 300, 2010 Chrysler 300, 2011 Chrysler 300, 2012 Chrysler 300, 2013 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2007 Chrysler Sebring, 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2011 Chrysler Sebring, 2012 Chrysler Sebring, 2013 Chrysler Sebring, 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2009 Dodge Caliber, 2010 Dodge Caliber, 2011 Dodge Caliber, 2012 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Dodge Caravan Cargo Van, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2009 Dodge Challenger, 2010 Dodge Challenger, 2011 Dodge Challenger, 2012 Dodge Challenger, 2013 Dodge Challenger, 2011 Dodge Charger, 2012 Dodge Charger, 2013 Dodge Charger, 2007 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Dodge Dakota, 2009 Dodge Dakota, 2010 Dodge Dakota, 2011 Dodge Dakota, 2013 Dodge Dart, 2007 Dodge Durango, 2008 Dodge Durango, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2012 Dodge Durango, 2013 Dodge Durango, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Dodge Journey, 2010 Dodge Journey, 2011 Dodge Journey, 2012 Dodge Journey, 2013 Dodge Journey, 2007 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2009 Dodge Nitro, 2010 Dodge Nitro, 2011 Dodge Nitro, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2012 Fiat 500, 2013 Fiat 500, 2007 Jeep Commander, 2008 Jeep Commander, 2009 Jeep Commander, 2010 Jeep Commander, 2007 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Compass, 2009 Jeep Compass, 2010 Jeep Compass, 2011 Jeep Compass, 2012 Jeep Compass, 2013 Jeep Compass, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2007 Jeep Liberty, 2008 Jeep Liberty, 2009 Jeep Liberty, 2010 Jeep Liberty, 2011 Jeep Liberty, 2012 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 2009 RAM 1500, 2010 RAM 1500, 2011 RAM 1500, 2012 RAM 1500, 2013 RAM 1500, 2009 RAM 2500, 2010 RAM 2500, 2011 RAM 2500, 2012 RAM 2500, 2013 RAM 2500, 2007 RAM 3500, 2008 RAM 3500, 2009 RAM 3500, 2012 RAM 3500, 2013 RAM 3500.

6 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 steering gear box (other than rack and pinion) TSB (Bulletin RRT-08-097)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 17, 2008
Component: Steering gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Bulletin Summary: Chrysler:Dodge: approximately 2969 vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission, may have been shipped with a gearshift cable that may slip out of adjustment and not allow low gear selection.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Dodge RAM, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500.

7 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin RRT-08-097)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 17, 2008
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Chrysler:Dodge: approximately 2969 vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission, may have been shipped with a gearshift cable that may slip out of adjustment and not allow low gear selection.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Dodge RAM, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500.

8 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 21-018-08)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 12, 2008
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Chrysler 300, 2008 Chrysler 300, 2007 Chrysler 300C, 2008 Chrysler Durango 4x4, 2007 Dodge Charger, 2008 Dodge Charger, 2007 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Dodge Durango, 2007 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 H-D Touring, 2008 Jeep Liberty, 2008 Jeep Wrangler.
 

9 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 steering hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections TSB (Bulletin 08-004)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 30, 2008
Component: Steering hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections.
Bulletin Summary: 2003-2008 (dr) ram truck 1500-steering shudder during parking lot or low vehicle speed maneuvers.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.

10 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 engine TSB (Bulletin 08-007-08)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 4, 2008
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: No engine crank or no engine start due to electronic lockup of the wcm/skreem.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2007 Chrysler Sebring, 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2007 Dodge Avenger, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2006 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2006 Dodge Ram 5500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Jeep Cherokee, 2007 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Patriot, 2008 Jeep Patriot, 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Jeep Wrangler.

11 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 steering TSB (Bulletin 07048)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 15, 2007
Component: Steering.
Bulletin Summary: Steering damper bolt that may not have been tightened to specification.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500.

12 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 engine TSB (Bulletin 1804407)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 12, 2007
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0524 - engine oil pressure too low.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Chrysler 300, 2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2008 Dodge Charger, 2008 Dodge Durango, 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Jeep Commander, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

13 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 cooling exhaust system TSB (Bulletin 07037)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 25, 2007
Component: Cooling exhaust system.
Bulletin Summary: 2007 - 2008 (dh/d1) ram truck - cummins 6. 7l - excessive exhaust soot accumulation.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge RAM, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500.

14 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 exterior lighting TSB (Bulletin 2304106)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 8, 2007
Component: Exterior lighting.
Bulletin Summary: Exterior lamp - lens fogging.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2006 Chrysler 300, 2007 Chrysler 300, 2008 Chrysler 300, 2006 Chrysler Aspen, 2007 Chrysler Aspen, 2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 2007 Chrysler Sebring, 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, 2006 Chrysler Voyager, 2007 Chrysler Voyager, 2008 Chrysler Voyager, 2007 Dodge Avenger, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2006 Dodge Charger, 2007 Dodge Charger, 2008 Dodge Charger, 2006 Dodge Dakota, 2007 Dodge Dakota, 2008 Dodge Dakota, 2006 Dodge Durango, 2007 Dodge Durango, 2008 Dodge Durango, 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2007 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2007 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2006 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2006 Dodge Ram 5500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2006 Dodge Stratus, 2006 Jeep Cherokee, 2007 Jeep Cherokee, 2008 Jeep Cherokee, 2006 Jeep Commander, 2007 Jeep Commander, 2008 Jeep Commander, 2007 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Compass, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2006 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Liberty, 2008 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Patriot, 2008 Jeep Patriot, 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Jeep Wrangler.


Also see Common problems of Dodge Ram 1500.