RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # J35
Date: 100416
Recall - ECM Update For Exhaust Regeneration
April 2010
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Emissions Recall J35
Reprogram ECM Regeneration Strategy
Effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 09-086 and
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) # 18-024-09 rev. A have been cancelled. All vehicles that have previously had the above RRT or TSB completed will
require this Recall.
Models
2007-2009 (DH/D1) Dodge Ram Truck (2500/3500 series)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine (sales code ETJ).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Engine Control Module (ECM) software program on about 159,700 of the
above vehicles may cause illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting
of the turbocharger, exhaust gas recirculation valve and diesel particulate filter. Heavy sooting could damage emissions components and result in
increased emissions.
Repair
The Engine Control Module must be reprogrammed (flashed).
Parts Information
Due to the likelihood that the required labels are already in your parts inventory, no labels will be distributed initially. The following label may be
ordered as needed.
Each vehicle requires application of the following label:
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