NHTSA recall 16E039000
Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2014 Ram Promaster
- 2015 Ram Promaster
- 2015 Ram Promaster City
- 2016 Ram Promaster
- 2016 Ram Promaster City
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Ram Promaster, 2015 Ram Promaster, 2016 Ram Promaster, 2015 Ram Promaster City, 2016 Ram Promaster City, year not stated Ram Promaster Trlr Light Mod.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16E039000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.