NHTSA recall 16V-253 (16V253000)
exterior lighting recall reported April 28, 2016 - about 6,422 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V253000
- Also written as
- 16V-253
- Manufacturer number
- S22
- Reported
- April 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,422
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-253 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.