Equipment recall 16E039000 · April 28, 2016
Ram Promaster and Promaster City
These accessory modules were sold for installation on RAM ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- 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
- Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16E039000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S29
- Owner notification
- June 20, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,291
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ram Promaster (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- Ram Promaster City (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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