RAM Promaster, Promaster City, Promaster Trlr Light MOD (2014-2016): Electrical system
Recall 16E039000 · Apr 28, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
2,291
units affected
2,291
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E039000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 2,291
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain RAM ProMaster Trailer Light Modules, part number 68229650AB. These accessory modules were sold for installation on RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles. 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 can happen
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will mail letters to owners to try to notify the purchasers of the modules, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Modules, 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 S29.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | Promaster | 2014-2016 |
| Ram | Promaster City | 2015-2016 |
| Ram | Promaster Trlr Light Mod | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E039000?
3 models: Ram Promaster (2014-2016), Ram Promaster City (2015-2016), Ram Promaster Trlr Light Mod (all years), about 2,291 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E039000?
Chrysler will mail letters to owners to try to notify the purchasers of the modules, and dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Modules, 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 S29.
What can happen?
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.