TSB: RAM PROMASTER (2014–2020)

Bulletin 23-014-20 — March 11, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID23-014-20
ManufacturerRAM
ModelsPROMASTER
Model Years2014–2020
Date IssuedMarch 11, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAMay 26, 2020
ComponentAIR BAGS
Vehicles Affected35 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Split/Crack of Metal Body Side Door Check Strap This bulletin involves retrofitting the door check strap mounting on the body side. The customer may notice a metal split or crack on the body side on either the driver or passenger side of t

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
RAM PROMASTER 2020 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2020 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RAM PROMASTER 2020 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2020 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2019 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2019 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RAM PROMASTER 2019 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2018 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2018 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2018 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2018 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RAM PROMASTER 2017 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RAM PROMASTER 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2017 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2017 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2017 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2016 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RAM PROMASTER 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2016 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2016 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2016 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2015 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2015 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RAM PROMASTER 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2014 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RAM PROMASTER 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM PROMASTER 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
RAM PROMASTER 2014 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized RAM dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (23-014-20) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.