NHTSA Recall # | 111706 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16E039000 |
MFG Compaign # | S29 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | PROMASTER CITY |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 20/06/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/01/25 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/04/16 |
Report created | 28/04/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 2291 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain ram promaster trailer light modules, part number 68229650ab. 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, and assoc. Equipment." |
Consequence summary | Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s29. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |