TSB: RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 (2011–2015)

Bulletin 5LT86XDVA$ — August 24, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID5LT86XDVA$
ManufacturerRAM
Models1500, 2500, 3500, 4500
Model Years2011–2015
Date IssuedAugust 24, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 13, 2018
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected20 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

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Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
RAM 1500 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 2500 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 3500 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 4500 2015 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 1500 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 2500 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 3500 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 4500 2014 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 1500 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 2500 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 3500 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 4500 2013 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 1500 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 2500 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 3500 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 4500 2012 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 1500 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 2500 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 3500 2011 160000 STRUCTURE
RAM 4500 2011 160000 STRUCTURE

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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 (5LT86XDVA$) 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.