NHTSA Service Bulletin 10231689: 2021-2023 Dodge 1500
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2023 Dodge 1500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
SPEAKER, 6"x9" Right or Left For a buzz, squeak or rattle (BSR) concern coming from the door speaker area please check that when removing the door trim panel, it doesn't come off with the two-stage push-pin clips (in vehicles that have this type of clip, not the ones with a screw) ONLY with its outer clip. If found to have any clip coming with both inner and outer part, please replace the clips with new ones (as old ones might have already been deformed) and reinstall the door trim. Follow Service Library procedure to properly remove/install the door trim. For this issue send feedback via email to FCA Redacted Content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Contact Us for feedback related ONLY to this GPOP Tech Tip. DO NOT email regarding repair procedures unrelated to this Tech Tip or part order inquires. Please include the Part Number(s) and Tech Tip Part Description of the Tech Tip you are referencing for our tracking systems.
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
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 10231689?
SPEAKER, 6"x9" Right or Left For a buzz, squeak or rattle (BSR) concern coming from the door speaker area please check that when removing the door trim panel, it doesn't come off with the two-stage push-pin clips (in vehicles that have this type of clip, not the ones with a screw) ONLY with its outer clip. If found to have any clip coming with both inner and outer part, please replace the clips with new ones (as.
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.
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