Ram ProMaster City vans may lose braking power

NHTSA campaign 21V147000 · Reported Mar 9, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

critical How serious is it? About this label

A loss of braking performance or automatic braking features can increase the risk of a crash without warning. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V147000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 9, 2021
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The module that controls the anti-lock brake system may have internal damage. This damage could cause a loss of normal braking performance or a loss of automatic braking features.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a dealer, or call 1-800-853-1403, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V147000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 RAM Promaster City
2021 RAM Promaster City

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

RAM Brake Recalls Cover Pedal Separation, Hose Damage and Controls · all 11 RAM recalls in this area

Other RAM Promaster City recalls

Sep 21, 2021Ram ProMaster City Turn Signals May Not Warnhigh
Sep 9, 2021Ram ProMaster seat belts may not hold child seatsmedium
Mar 6, 2018RAM ProMaster City Steering Rack May Crackmedium
Feb 22, 2018Ram ProMaster City Tire Placard Lists Wrong Capacitylow

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram ProMaster City vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may have internal damage, which could result in a loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions.
Safety risk: The loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions can increase the risk of a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: FCA US, LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.