Recall 13V237 covers 17,411 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks for turn-signal warning failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 17,411 2013 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks with optional premium tail lamps because a turn signal malfunction does not trigger the required fast-flash warning. Without that warning, the driver can keep signaling without other drivers seeing the turn, raising crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The turn signal system on the 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 tells other drivers when the truck is turning or changing lanes. On trucks with the optional premium tail lamps, the system also has a driver alert built into the instrument cluster: when a turn signal bulb or circuit stops working, the indicator is supposed to flash at a double rate. That faster flash is the clue that the outside lamp is not signaling correctly.
On affected trucks, that faster indicator alert does not work as required. The outside turn signal fault can be present while the driver sees a normal-looking indicator inside the cab, so the truck fails to give the required notice of a turn signal malfunction. The recall describes a compliance problem in the turn signal warning function, not a loss of the entire lighting system.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is that the usual warning, the faster turn signal flash inside the cab, is the part that fails to alert the driver.
Who's affected?
Covers the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 truck classes, all tied to the same turn signal component.
| 2013 Ram 3500 | Turn signal |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ram 2500 | Turn signal |
| 2013 Ram 1500 | Turn signal |
| Units affected | 17,411 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed turn signal indication leaves you thinking a turn signal is working when drivers around you are not being alerted before a turn. That gap increases crash risk, especially in traffic or at intersections. Use extra care and schedule the recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Ram 3500, 2500, or 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free Central Body Controller software reprogramming that restores the turn-signal malfunction warning.
- Reference recall number 13V237 and Ram recall N35 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram mailed one to you.
- Use extra care with turn signals until the repair is complete, since other drivers are not warned when a signal malfunctions.
What happens at the repair
When the dealer repair is open, a Ram technician reprograms the Central Body Controller software so the truck gives the required fast-flash turn signal warning when a turn signal malfunction is present. The filing does not give a current remedy status, so this section does not assume scheduling is open. The dealer repair, parts, and labor will be free once available.
Timeline
| June 4, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V237?
Recall 13V237 covers 17,411 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks with optional premium tail lamps. The turn signal indicator can fail to flash at the faster rate that alerts the driver to a turn signal malfunction, increasing crash risk. Ram dealers reprogram the Central Body Controller software for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V237. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the Central Body Controller software reprogramming. Reference recall number 13V237 or manufacturer campaign number N35 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this defect at no cost. A franchised Ram dealer will reprogram the Central Body Controller software free of charge, regardless of where the truck was bought.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that other drivers are not alerted when the truck is turning. If the turn signal malfunctions and the indicator does not give the faster-flash warning, the driver can keep using the signal without knowing it is not working, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Ram truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500 is included, then call a franchised Ram dealer with recall number 13V237 or campaign number N35.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V237000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V237 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V237000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →