Recall 16E039000: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.

Key facts

  • NHTSA campaign 16E039000 was filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and received on April 28, 2016.
  • Type: Equipment recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 2,291.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on June 20, 2016.
  • Production dates listed: August 15, 2014 to February 15, 2016.
  • First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.

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Defect summary (official text)

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 (official text)

Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy (official text)

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.

Notes and contacts as published

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: S29.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 16E039000
MakeModelModel years
RAMPROMASTER2014 to 2016
RAMPROMASTER CITY2015 to 2016
RAMPROMASTER TRLR LIGHT MOD9999

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.

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