2016 Ram Promaster — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published February 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V076000, published February 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2016 Ram Promaster — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured October 21, 2015, to December 17, 2015 and equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. If the driver has disabled the electronic stability control (ESC) system, the system is required to be reactivated the next time the vehicle is started. The recalled vehicles have an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module that may not reset the ESC to active status when the key is turned off and back on quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems.
What to do
FCA will notify owners, and dealers will the update ABS control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S04.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- PROMASTER
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2016 RAM PROMASTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Ram Promaster — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V076000 on February 10, 2016. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured October 21, 2015, to December 17, 2015 and equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. If the driver has disabled the electronic stability control (ESC) system, the system is required to be reactivated the next time the vehicle is started. The recalled vehicles have an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module that may not reset the ESC to active status when the key is turned off and back on quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
FCA will notify owners, and dealers will the update ABS control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S04.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: PROMASTER.