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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500

There have been 22 technical service bulletins issued for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500.

1 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 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.

2 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 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.

3 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 steering linkages tie rod assembly TSB (Bulletin SB19-001-11 REVA)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 9, 2011
Component: Steering linkages tie rod assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 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, 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 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, 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2011 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500, 2011 Dodge Ram 5500.

4 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 steering linkages tie rod assembly TSB (Bulletin SB19-001-11 REVA)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 9, 2011
Component: Steering linkages tie rod assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 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, 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 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, 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2011 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500, 2011 Dodge Ram 5500.

5 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 exhaust system emission control TSB (Bulletin SB-18-016-10)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 30, 2010
Component: Exhaust system emission control.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: ccn update required with j35 recall. Involves verifying emission recall g30-replace oxygen sensor module and reprogram ecm has been performed. If not, perform first. Verifying software level, and if necessary, selectively erasing
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500.

6 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 exhaust system emission control TSB (Bulletin SB-18-016-10)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 30, 2010
Component: Exhaust system emission control.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: ccn update required with j35 recall. Involves verifying emission recall g30-replace oxygen sensor module and reprogram ecm has been performed. If not, perform first. Verifying software level, and if necessary, selectively erasing
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500.

7 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 engine TSB (Bulletin DR-J-35)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

8 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 gas recirculation valve (egr valve) TSB (Bulletin DR-J-35)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Component: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.
 

9 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 software TSB (Bulletin DR-J-35)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Component: Software.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

10 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 engine TSB (Bulletin DR-J-35)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

11 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 gas recirculation valve (egr valve) TSB (Bulletin DR-J-35)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Component: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

12 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 software TSB (Bulletin DR-J-35)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2010
Component: Software.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

13 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-09-050)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 25, 2009
Component: Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: improved fuel tank venting. Vehicles were shipped with a fuel tank vent that under severe conditions, may allow moisture and debris to enter the fuel tank through the vent. Dealers are requested to replace the fuel tank vent with
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500.

14 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-09-050)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 25, 2009
Component: Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: improved fuel tank venting. Vehicles were shipped with a fuel tank vent that under severe conditions, may allow moisture and debris to enter the fuel tank through the vent. Dealers are requested to replace the fuel tank vent with
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500.

15 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-09-050)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 25, 2009
Component: Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: improved fuel tank venting. Vehicles were shipped with a fuel tank vent that under severe conditions, may allow moisture and debris to enter the fuel tank through the vent. Dealers are requested to replace the fuel tank vent with
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500.

16 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-09-050)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 25, 2009
Component: Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: improved fuel tank venting. Vehicles were shipped with a fuel tank vent that under severe conditions, may allow moisture and debris to enter the fuel tank through the vent. Dealers are requested to replace the fuel tank vent with
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2007 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500.

17 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 engine TSB (Bulletin TSB-18-024-09)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 6, 2009
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge/Chrysler: mil illumination and stationary desoot and other enhancements. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the engine control module (ecm) with new software.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

18 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 engine TSB (Bulletin TSB-18-024-09)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 6, 2009
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge/Chrysler: mil illumination and stationary desoot and other enhancements. Involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the engine control module (ecm) with new software.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500.

19 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 exhaust system emission control TSB (Bulletin SB-J19)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2009
Component: Exhaust system emission control.
Bulletin Summary: Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge: California emissions warranty addendum. The warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the California emissions warranty. Dodge-caravan/grand
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 2009 Dodge Avenger, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2009 Dodge Challenger, 2008 Dodge Charger, 2009 Dodge Charger, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Dodge Journey, 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2009 Dodge Nitro, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Viper Coupe, 2008 Jeep Commander, 2009 Jeep Commander, 2007 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2009 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Patriot, 2008 Jeep Patriot.

20 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 owners/service manual TSB (Bulletin SB-J19)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2009
Component: Owners/service manual.
Bulletin Summary: Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge: California emissions warranty addendum. The warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the California emissions warranty. Dodge-caravan/grand
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler 300, 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, 2008 Chrysler Sebring, 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 2009 Dodge Avenger, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2009 Dodge Challenger, 2008 Dodge Charger, 2009 Dodge Charger, 2009 Dodge Durango, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Dodge Journey, 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2009 Dodge Nitro, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Viper Coupe, 2008 Jeep Commander, 2009 Jeep Commander, 2007 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Compass, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2009 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Patriot, 2008 Jeep Patriot.


Also see Common problems of Dodge Ram 3500.