2016 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van Review

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Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

Recall Number: 

20V582000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W00

Number of vehicles affected: 

20

Defect Description: 

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Defect Consequence: 

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.

Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

Recall Number: 

20V036000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W00

Number of vehicles affected: 

222207

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Defect Consequence: 

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.

Equipment:appliance:air conditioner

Recall Number: 

19V818000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VB2

Manufactured from: 

2015-04-30 to 2017-11-01

Number of vehicles affected: 

99128

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Defect Consequence: 

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V333000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

18E-076

Manufactured from: 

2014-08-01 to 2019-03-29

Number of vehicles affected: 

544

Defect Description: 

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V332000

Manufactured from: 

2016-01-01 to 2018-07-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

90

Defect Description: 

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V313000

Manufactured from: 

2014-10-10 to 2018-11-01

Number of vehicles affected: 

2080

Defect Description: 

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Seats

Recall Number: 

19V229000

Manufactured from: 

2016-08-23 to 2016-08-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

776

Defect Description: 

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Equipment

Recall Number: 

17V824000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

T82

Manufactured from: 

2014-06-11 to 2016-02-01

Number of vehicles affected: 

61791

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Defect Consequence: 

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Equipment

Recall Number: 

17V786000

Manufactured from: 

2016-08-01 to 2017-10-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

550

Defect Description: 

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

17V273000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

T24

Manufactured from: 

2013-07-01 to 2017-04-24

Number of vehicles affected: 

113896

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with frontal driver and passenger advanced air bags when they are not. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

The incorrect information may change how close the occupants position themselves to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the sun visor labels, the dashboard (hangtag) label, and the owner's manual and user guide information, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T24.

Power train:automatic transmission

Recall Number: 

16V461000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

S44

Manufactured from: 

2015-08-15 to 2016-04-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

26299

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Defect Consequence: 

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

Exterior lighting:brake lights

Recall Number: 

16V253000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

S22

Manufactured from: 

2015-07-24 to 2016-02-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

1576

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)

Recall Number: 

16V202000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

S24

Manufactured from: 

2014-09-26 to 2016-03-05

Number of vehicles affected: 

26867

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram ProMaster City vans manufactured September 26, 2014, to March 5, 2016. A low-voltage electrical harness connector by the front driver seat may be susceptible to water intrusion and corrosion. Corrosion may result in a loss of communication to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into and stay in neutral without warning the next time that the vehicle stops.

Defect Consequence: 

An unintended shift into neutral will prevent the vehicle from being moved. Additionally, if the driver turns off the engine, the driver will be unable to restart the engine. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the harness connector to under the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S24.

Electronic stability control

Recall Number: 

16V076000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

S04

Manufactured from: 

2015-10-21 to 2015-12-17

Number of vehicles affected: 

57

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

Operating the vehicle with the ESC off may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

16E039000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

S29

Number of vehicles affected: 

2291

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.