Recall 16V253000: 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 16V253000 was filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) and received on April 28, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 6,422.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on June 20, 2016.
- Production dates listed: July 24, 2015 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 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."
Consequence (official text)
Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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 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: S22.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | PROMASTER | 2014 to 2016 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Winnebago Travato inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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