Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #16V253000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V253000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 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 Includes 6,422 affected units, Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.