Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
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. CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT
1803003A
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT
1803003
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT
0900802
ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT
1801902A
REVISION OF FLASH PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FROM CUMMINS. *SLC THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-019-02 DATED JUNE 17, 2002. *TT
1400202A
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
2100202
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1400202
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2301502
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
0900202
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKCASE BREATHER OVERFLOW. *SLC
2302701
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1801901
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE COLD IDLE ENGINE WARMING *SLC
0900601
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.*SLC
1801401
SUBJECT REGARDING PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS, HARD STARTING AND / OR IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATIONS FOR SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENTS. *TT
0801301
SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO CONNECTOR REPAIR KIT. *TT
1801201
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0900401
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT
2500401
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT
2100601
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0900201
VEHICLES THAT ARE USED FOR EXTENDED HEAVY TRAILER HAULING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT TORQUE. *TT
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
0800600REV
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
1801500A
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE. OR, THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HARD OR NO-START CONDITION, WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES, WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD QUALITY DIESEL FUEL. *JB
2303400A
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
180500G
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
2300800B
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
233400
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
030800
;SUBJECT REGARDING RTV USE ON CORPORATE AXLE. *TT
180500F
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOC CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
082400
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT
180500E
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
082300
SUBJECT REGARDING PLASTIC BOOT TO PROTECT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS B+ END TERMINAL AT THE GENERATOR. *TT
180500A
SUBJECT REGARDING 1998 MODEL YEAR ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT
180500
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
081600
CONCERNS WITH A BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER(S). *TT
140300
SUBJECT REGARDING MAINTENANCE TO THE WATER-IN-FUEL SENSOR PROBES DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL CONTAMINATION. *TT
090700
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR FILTER SERVICE. *TT
020400
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
090500
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
020699A
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT
080699A
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *TT
084299
A CONDITION WITH THE FUEL GAUGE READING FULL FOR AN EXCESSIVE PERIOD OF TIME. *TT
084399
SUBJECT REGARDING CENTRAL TIMER MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN A WIPER MODULE IS REPLACED. *TT
083299
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE RADIO INTERFERENCE TO/FROM TWO-WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *MJS
233599REVA
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
021399
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
090699
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
182199
SUBJECT REGARDING 5.9L - 24V CUMMINS DIESEL LOW POWER OR POOR PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC. *TT
233599
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
250199
EXPERIENCING A KNOCKING OR TAPPING LIKE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
050699
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT
050799
BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE USE OF ASBESTOS FIBER BRAKE LININGS. *TT
181299
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
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
050499
UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, MOST VEHICLES WILL MOVE TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT UNCONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER. *TT
181199
EXPERIENCING SLOW ACCELERATION OR LACK OF POWER WHILE TOWING OR HAULING A HEAVY LOAD. *TT
190399
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SLOW TO RETURN TO CENTER. *TT
180799
EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH. *TT
180899
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THEIR VEHICLE SPEED COTNROL SYSTEM MAY BE TOO BUSY OR DRIFT MORE THAN 2 MPH BELOW OR ABOVE THE INITIAL VEHICLE SET SPEED. *TT
210899
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT
080699
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT POOR RECEPTION ON TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
230899
EXHIBITING CREAKS OR SQUEAKS NEAR THE LEFT AND / OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
180299
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRATIC TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) OPERATION. *TT
180399
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $24 (PO107). *TT
184898
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK
184998
DRIVELINE INDUCED VEHICLE SURGE / VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS. *AK
070998
SUBJECT ON VISCOUS FAN DRIVE SERVICE. *YC
070898
CONDITIONS WITH DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATING. *YC
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
090698
INCORRECT ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK. *YC
250298
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
980801260898
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS. *YC
8001/8002
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REPROGRAMING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FOR NOX EMISSIONS. *AK
090498
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE ACCESORY DRIVE BELT BECOMES DAMAGED ON THE INBOARD EDGE. *YC
110898
A NEW KIT HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT WILL ALLOW TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR TURBOCHARGERS WITH FAILED WASTEGATE ACTUATORS. *AK
183298
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
211098
CONDITIONS WITH LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR. *YC
070598
EXPERIENCING ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISES. *YC
788
THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FUEL.
020898
A KNOCKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ROTATED TO THE FULL LEFT OR RIGHT STEERING POSITIONS. *YC
233798
SUBJECT ON CARGO NET ELIMINATED FROM PRODUCTION. *YC
9847
SOME AFTER MARKET EXHAUST BRAKE INSTALLATIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SWITCHES THAT CONNECT TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL, CAN CAUSE MIL ILLUMINATION WITH TSC PO121- ACCEL POSITION SENSOR VOLTS DO NOT AGREE W/IDLE VALIDATION SIG. *AK
233598
WHEN REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL FROM THE DOOR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP IS SEPARATED FROM DOOR BY USING ATRIM PANEL REMOVAL TOO, SUCH AS SNAP ON TOOL A161B/DOOR PANELS SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED BY HAND. *AK
760
NOX EMISSION LEVELS MAY EXCEEDCALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) EMISSION STANDARDS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION,PCV AND BRAKE BOOSTER HOSES MUST BE REPLACED AND REROUTED. *AK
083598
NSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZEL IS RETAINED BY SEVERAL SNAO CLIP RETAINERS/ ONE SCREW LOCATED UNDERNEATH POWER OUTLESS ACCESS DOOR. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT SINGULAR SCREW IS REMOVED PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZEL FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *AK
140198
SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SERVICE. *YC
060198
WHEN SERVICING THE RELEASE FORK IT IS NECESSSARY TO INSURE THAT THE FORK IS INSTALLED PROPERLY. FAILURE TO DO SO, CAN CAUSE A LOW GROWLING SOUND TO COME THROUGH THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *AK
050498
VEHICLES LISTED ON THIS BULLETIN ARE EQIPPED WITH REAR HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE THAT ADJUST BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES BASED UPON DISTANCE BETWEEN FRAME AND REAR AXLE. *AK
182198
SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC
082198
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT POOR RECEPTION ON THEIR TWO-WAY RADIOS. *AK
971231183797
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START OR HARD START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC
140498
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUZZING NOISE WITH CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL ENGAGED. *AK
231398
THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, WILL NOT REMAIN LATCHED, AND/OR LEAKS WATER PAST THE LOWER RUN CHANNEL. *YC
140398
SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. *YC
231698
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPLASH GUARDS MAY EXPERIENCE DISCOLORATION/ OR DISTORTION ALONG THE EDGE OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SPLASH GUARD DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE TAILPIPE. *AK
231798
CENTER ARM REST UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. *AK
081698
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
181998
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC
030298
SUBJECT REGARDING AXLE LUBRICANT AND SEALING REQUIREMENTS. *YC
98770
DIESEL FUEL HEATER WIRING CIRCUIT MAY BE MISSING FROM THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC). *AK
980327140298
WITH INTRODUCTION OF CUMMINS 24 VALVE ELECTRONICALL INJECTED ENGINE, A NEW FUEL INJECTION PUMP WAS INTRODUCED. FUEL INJECTION PUMP REQUIRES FINER FUEL FILTRATION DUE TOTIGHTER TOLERANCE WITHIN PUMP. *AK
180698
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180798
CUSTOMER MAY BE CONCERN OF INCORRECT IDLE ADJUSTMENTS. *YC
181098
CONDITION WITH GASOLINE ENGINES WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THE MIL PROPERLY WHEN MISFIRE IS DETECTED. *YC
236797
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES UPPER REAR CORNER OF FRONT DOOR CONTACTS UPPER FRONT CORNER OF CARGO DOOR
230598
PAINTED SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A "MILKY" OR "FOGGY" DISCOLORATION. *YC
183497
ENGINE MAY SPARK/KNOCK WHEN WARM UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. *AK
183597
CONDITION WITH SAGGING OR HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH A COLD ENGINE OR AFTER A PARTIAL COOL DOWN. *AK
183697
CONCERNS ON INCORRECT FAULT MATURE TIME - DTC $B7 LEAK DETECTION PUMP SOLENOID CIRCUIT. *NLM
183797
VEHICLE MY EXHIBIT A NO START OR HARD START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERTURES. *YC
976898
EXHIBITING A NO START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC
210697A
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES, BYPASS KIT INSTALLATION, INHIBITOR PROGRAMMING. *NLM
236897
CONCERNS WITH WATER LEAKING INTO VEHICLE THROUGH SIDE COWL PANEL. *NLM
182997A
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE BUCKING. *NLM
083997
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM
236197
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OIL CANNING NOISE COMING FROM BOX AREA. *NLM
140897
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
235797
INFORMATION ON THIN OR BLOTCHY PAINT INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *NLM
235597
INFORMATION ON BODY GAP AND FLUSHNESS REQUIREMENTS. *NLM
083597
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES DEAD BATTERY FROM IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD). *NLM
050797
CONCERNS WITH PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE DOES NOT FULLY RETURN TO REST POSITION. *NLM
0832097
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
9709189739A
EXHIBITING AN ABNORMAL PAINT CONDITION. *YC
083097
CONCERNS WITH ASH RECEIVER LAMP DEGRADES FROM BLUE-GREEN TO BRIGHT WHITE. *NLM
182697
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE INDICATOR. *YC
182697A
CONCERNS WITH OBD II MISFIRE INDICATOR. *NLM
SP697
SUBJECT ON MOUNT ASSEMBLY BOX NUMBER 62035. *TT
191097
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF STEERING WANDER. *NLM
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.