NHTSA Campaign 16E039000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA campaign 16E039000 covers 5 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the electrical system: software. The repair is free.
16E039000 covers 2 models from Ram, model years 2014–2016.
Owners of the model years 16E039000 covers have filed at least 62 complaints naming the electrical system, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 16E039000 vehicles, the 2014 Ram Promaster has the most (19).
Besides 16E039000, Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has 27 other recalls on the electrical system on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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."
- The risk
- 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S29.
Vehicles covered by 16E039000 (5)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16E039000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted