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

Electrical System — Software
Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (25)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - June 2016
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised June 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04/28/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S29042816
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised July 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Ram Fact #X – Ram ProMaster and Promaster City Recall and Release
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - S29 Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module Dealer Communication
• Recall 573 Report Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised January 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice

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