2021 RAM PROMASTER: Insecure Ground Connection Disables Stability Control
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 RAM Promaster vehicles with an insecure ground connection that may disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. An inoperative ESC can increase the risk of a crash.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: No deaths, injuries, or property damage have been reported. The hazard is potential crash risk from an inoperative electronic stability control system. Per the rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the injury risk is potential rather than actualized, the score is at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 RAM Promaster vehicles due to an insecure ground connection that may disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 126.
Driving with a disabled ESC can increase the risk of a crash. The remedy consists of dealers tightening the ground nut assembly, free of charge. According to the manufacturer, all affected vehicles have been remedied.
Owners should contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (FCA recall number 43B) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 RAM PROMASTER
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- esc-inoperative
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 2
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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