Wind-Proofing RAM Trucks

Feb. 1, 2023

This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 RAM 1500 and 2500 trucks built on or after Aug. 10, 2015 and on or before Sept. 18, 2017, equipped with power heated door mirrors, fold-away mirrors or power multi-function fold-away mirrors. One or both mirrors may have excessive wind noise.

This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 RAM 1500 and 2500 trucks built on or after Aug. 10, 2015 and on or before Sept. 18, 2017, equipped with power heated door mirrors, fold-away mirrors or power multi-function fold-away mirrors. One or both mirrors may have excessive wind noise.

Cover all openings on the gasket and wiring harness with mylar tape.
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Remove both mirrors and discard the mirror door gaskets. Install a new gasket P/N 68418326AA (RH) and/or 68418327AA (LH). Cut an opening and install a piece of mylar tape on the mirror door gasket and around the folding mirror wiring harness, covering all openings or voids. Install the mirror(s). The mylar tape is P/N 68279699AA. Order one mylar tape per mirror.

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Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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