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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10173360: 2019 Ram 1500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019 Ram 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10173360NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

1affected product rows

92/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: P1DDE-00 - Ignition Run-Start Input 1-2 Correlation(Sales Code DFR Only). P1DF3-00 - ECU Not Initialized(Sales Code DFR Only). P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio (while operating in 4-Lo range). P0716-00 - Input Shaft Speed Sensor 1 Performance. P0721-00 - Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Performance. P1DB6-00 - Vehicle Speed Signal Performance. P1DAB-00 - Vehicle Speed Undetermined. P215C-00 - Output Shaft Speed Wheel Speed Correlation. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P1DAC-00-Engine Speed Undetermined. P07BF-00 - Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor 1 Circuit Low. P07C0-00 - Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor 1 Circuit High. P077C-00 - Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Low. P077D-00 - Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit High. P177F-00 - Output Shaft Speed Sensor Out Of Range High. P1778-00 - Input-Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A Out Of Range High. P0731-00 - Gear 1 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P0979-00 - Shift Solenoid 3 Control Circuit Low. P1DCD-00-TCM Monitoring Processor Performance Multiple Clutches Locked Up. In addition, the following software enhancements are also available:Auto-start Improvements. Low speed coast down bump improvements. Tip in bump improvements. Bump during tow/haul high throttle acceleration. Gear hunting during cruise resume. Gear hunting during uphill trailer tow. Cruise control under-speed during uphill trailer tow. Gear hunting during highway speed operation. Hang in gear when driver desires earlier upshift/lower engine speed operation. Coast-down downshift improvements for 6-5, 5-4 and 4-3. Coast-down downshift improvements for 2-1. Cold temperature downshift improvements for 6-5 and 4-3. Cold temperature upshift improvements for 1-2, 2-3, 3-4

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

Ram15002019Open Carchieve vehicle page

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10173360?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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