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Ram Promaster City Recalls

NHTSA has issued 9 safety recalls for the Ram Promaster City, covering model years 2015 through 2021. Exterior lighting faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2021 model year has the most, with 3 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 61,791 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2021.

Total recalls
9
Model years affected
7
Most recalled part
Exterior lighting
Latest recall
2021

Ram Promaster City recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 9 total.

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All Ram Promaster City recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

21V728000Exterior lightingReported September 21, 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Model years affected: 2019–2021

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster City vehicles. If one or both turn signal lights fail, the flashing rate may not change to warn the driver of the failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What can happen

The driver may be unaware that the turn signals are not signaling their intentions to other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the Body Controller Module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y71.

Vehicles affected
23,853
Maker's recall no.
Y71
Owners notified
October 28, 2021
Safety standard
FMVSS 108
Read campaign 21V728000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
21V699000Seat beltReported September 9, 2021

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Model years affected: 2021

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853- 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y61.

Vehicles affected
10,372
Maker's recall no.
Y61
Owners notified
October 28, 2021
Safety standard
FMVSS 208
Read campaign 21V699000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
21V147000BrakeReported March 9, 2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Model years affected: 2020–2021

The problem

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.

What can happen

The loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions can increase the risk of a vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected
4
Maker's recall no.
Y11
Owners notified
March 30, 2021
Read campaign 21V147000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
18V149000SteeringReported March 6, 2018

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Model years affected: 2018

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

What can happen

A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.

Vehicles affected
225
Maker's recall no.
U23
Owners notified
March 13, 2018
Read campaign 18V149000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
18V129000Reported February 22, 2018

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Model years affected: 2018

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The Tire Placards on these vehicles may indicate the incorrect total number of occupants allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What can happen

If the tire placard indicates an incorrect seating capacity, the operator may overload the vehicle, which can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U17.

Vehicles affected
3,460
Maker's recall no.
U17
Owners notified
March 15, 2018
Safety standard
FMVSS 110
Read campaign 18V129000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
17V824000Reported December 21, 2017

EQUIPMENT

Model years affected: 2015–2017

The problem

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

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected
61,791
Maker's recall no.
T82
Owners notified
February 14, 2018
Read campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
17V601000Reported September 26, 2017

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Model years affected: 2015–2017

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. These vehicles have incorrect information on the tire placard including incorrect vehicle capacity weight, total number of occupants, tire pressure and/or "None" designation for the spare tire size when a full size spare tire is present. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What can happen

The incorrect tire placard can cause the operator to exceed the vehicle's weight capacity, or inflate the tires to an incorrect pressure, affecting vehicle handling, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect tire placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T62.

Vehicles affected
11,288
Maker's recall no.
T62
Owners notified
November 17, 2017
Safety standard
FMVSS 110
Read campaign 17V601000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
16V953000AirbagReported December 28, 2016

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Model years affected: 2017

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling one model year 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicle manufactured on November 5, 2016. This vehicle has side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly in the event of a crash.

What can happen

If the side curtain air bags do not inflate properly, the vehicle occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler has notified the owner, and a dealer inspected the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S95.

Vehicles affected
1
Maker's recall no.
S95
Owners notified
January 17, 2017
Read campaign 16V953000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
16V253000Exterior lightingReported April 28, 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Model years affected: 2015–2016

The problem

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."

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected
6,422
Maker's recall no.
S22
Owners notified
June 20, 2016
Safety standard
FMVSS 108
Read campaign 16V253000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Ram Promaster City is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Ram Promaster City recall questions

How many recalls does the Ram Promaster City have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the Ram Promaster City across model years 2015 to 2021. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Ram Promaster City model year has the most recalls?

The 2021 Ram Promaster City carries the most, with 3 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Ram Promaster City recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Ram Promaster City with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Ram recalls

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:
July 18, 2026
Coverage:
Recalls from 2010 onward
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.