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2016 Ram Promaster recall: electronic stability control (esc)

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on February 10, 2016. It covers about 57 vehicles.

vehicles affected
57
reported
Feb 10, 2016
owners notified
Mar 1, 2016

Electronic stability control (ESC)

What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured October 21, 2015, to December 17, 2015 and equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. If the driver has disabled the electronic stability control (ESC) system, the system is required to be reactivated the next time the vehicle is started. The recalled vehicles have an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module that may not reset the ESC to active status when the key is turned off and back on quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Operating the vehicle with the ESC off may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA will notify owners, and dealers will the update ABS control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S04.

Recall number 16V076000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V076000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Ram Promaster electronic stability control (esc)?

Yes. Recall 16V076000, reported on February 10, 2016, covers about 57 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V076000?

FCA will notify owners, and dealers will the update ABS control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S04.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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