NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10190584: 2005-2012 Chrysler 1500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2005-2012 Chrysler 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10190584 summary graphic for 2005-2012 Chrysler 1500
10190584NHTSA document ID
Over-the-air software updatecommunication type
12affected product rows
100/100quality 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

GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.

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
ChryslerAspen2007, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDakota2005-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDurango2005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeRam 15002006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeRam 25002006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeRam 35002006, 2011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeRam 45002011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram15002009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram25002009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram35002007-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ram45002009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
SterlingBullet 55002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

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

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10190584?

GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the.

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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