Recall 16V253000: 2014–2016 Ram Promaster and 1 other model
- Report received
- Apr 28, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Potentially affected
- 6,422vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Ram Promaster71 complaints
- 2015 Ram Promaster61 complaints
- 2016 Ram Promaster33 complaints
- 2015 Ram Promaster City27 complaints
- 2016 Ram Promaster City25 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.