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NHTSARecalled Apr 28, 2016 · #16V253000

Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Trailer Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
  • 2014-2016 RAM ProMaster
  • 2015-2016 ProMaster City
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2016 RAM, 2016 ProMaster
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice