2014 Ram Promaster | 2015 Ram Promaster | 2016 Ram Promaster | 2015 Ram Promaster City | 2016 Ram Promaster City — Electrical system: software
Published April 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 28, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V253000, published April 28, 2016. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2014 Ram Promaster | 2015 Ram Promaster | 2016 Ram Promaster | 2015 Ram Promaster City | 2016 Ram Promaster City — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- PROMASTER
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2014 RAM PROMASTER | 2015 RAM PROMASTER | 2016 RAM PROMASTER | 2015 RAM PROMASTER CITY | 2016 RAM PROMASTER CITY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Ram Promaster | 2015 Ram Promaster | 2016 Ram Promaster | 2015 Ram Promaster City | 2016 Ram Promaster City — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V253000 on April 28, 2016. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 24, 2015, to February 15, 2016, and 2015-2016 ProMaster City vehicles manufactured August 15, 2014, to February 1, 2016. The Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module may have a software error on the affected vehicles and can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S22.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: PROMASTER.