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SevereNHTSA·15V799000·Announced 2015-11-25

Chrysler Recalls 2015 Ram ProMaster Vans for Ignition Switch Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2015 Ram ProMaster vans because an ignition switch defect may cause the vehicle to stall or disable safety systems like airbags and anti-lock brakes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ignition switch) that can disable critical safety systems like airbags and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of crash and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram ProMaster vans manufactured between October 1, 2014, and June 17, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.

This defect can result in the vehicle stalling and/or a partial or complete loss of functionality for air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and the instrument panel cluster. The loss of these safety systems may increase the risk of a crash or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM PROMASTER
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Van
Hazard
Affected units
16,106

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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