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Thermostat: Customer Interest
Thermostat - Diesel Engine Overheating

NO: 07-08-98

GROUP: Cooling

DATE: Dec. 11, 1998

SUBJECT:
Diesel Engine
Overheating

MODELS:

1998 - 1999 (BR/BE) Ram Truck

NOTE:

THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 24 VALVE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE WITH AN ENGINE SERIAL
NUMBER (ESN) 56512007 OR PRIOR.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Some vehicles may overheat or run hotter than normal. In some cases DTC P0217 - DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE DUE TO ENGINE
OVERHEAT may be set.

DIAGNOSIS:

If a vehicle is brought in for an overheat condition, check the ESN to determine if the engine falls within the build range. If it does not, continue with
normal cooling system diagnostics listed in the appropriate service manual. If it does fall within the range, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1

05015090AA

Thermostat

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves replacing the thermostat with a revised part.

1.

Replace the thermostat with p/n 05015090AA following all service manual Cautions, Warnings, and procedures.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:

07-40-01-92

0.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part

All Technical Service Bulletins for Thermostat: > < Diesel Engine - Knock/Rattle Under Heavy Load