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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2008 Dodge Ram 5500

There have been 12 technical service bulletins issued for the 2008 Dodge Ram 5500.

1 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

2 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 steering TSB (Bulletin SB-19-002-10)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 23, 2010
Component: Steering.
Bulletin Summary: Dodge: steering wander. Involves selecting the proper repair procedure based upon vehicle build dates and then aligning the vehicle with revised specs.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500.

3 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

4 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

5 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

6 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

7 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

8 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 fuel injection system TSB (Bulletin 08-036)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 23, 2008
Component: Fuel injection system.
Bulletin Summary: 2008 (dh/d1/DC/dm) - injection pump fuel control actuator.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500.
 

9 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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.

10 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 equipment TSB (Bulletin TB 08-246)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 8, 2008
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: Jerr-dan: revised carrier mud flap installation on 2008 Ford f550 and Dodge ram 4500/5000 chassis cabs.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Ford F-550.

11 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 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 5500 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 5500 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 5500 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 5500.