RAM Promaster, Promaster City (2014-2016): Electrical system
Recall 16V253000 · Apr 28, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
6,422
vehicles affected
6,422
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V253000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 6,422
- Kind
- Vehicles
- 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 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 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 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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | Promaster | 2014-2016 |
| Ram | Promaster City | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V253000?
2 models: Ram Promaster (2014-2016), Ram Promaster City (2015-2016), about 6,422 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V253000?
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.
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.