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RAM Promaster Recall 16V253: Trailer brake lights may fail to light when braking

NHTSA campaign 16V253, reported April 28, 2016, 6,422 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vans from model years 2014 to 2016 may have a software error in the Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module. Under certain conditions, this error can keep the trailer brake lights from turning on when the brakes are applied, so the vehicles do not meet federal lighting requirements.

Inoperative trailer brake lights mean drivers behind a towed trailer may not see that you are slowing or stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Owners will be notified by Chrysler, and an authorized dealer will replace the Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module at no cost. You can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall S22, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V253Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

RAM Promaster201420152016
RAM Promaster City20152016