RAM Promaster 2016: ESC Off May Increase Crash Risk
Chrysler recalls 2016 RAM Promaster vans with 3.0L diesel engines that may not reactivate electronic stability control (ESC) if disabled. Owners must update ABS software to prevent crash risks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Operating the vehicle with the ESC off may increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 RAM Promaster vans with 3.0L diesel engines that may not reactivate electronic stability control (ESC) if disabled. This could increase crash risk if the driver turns off the ESC system and forgets to reactivate it when restarting the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227414-ram-promaster-2016-esc-off-may-increase-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227414-ram-promaster-2016-esc-off-may-increase-crash-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V076000
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“RAM Promaster 2016: ESC Off May Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227414-ram-promaster-2016-esc-off-may-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V076000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V076000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the driver disables the electronic stability control (ESC) system, the vehicle may not reactivate it when the key is turned off and back on quickly. This could lead to a crash if the driver fails to reactivate the system after disabling it.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 RAM Promaster vans with 3.0L diesel engines manufactured between October 21, 2015, and December 17, 2015. Drivers who have disabled the ESC system are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 RAM Promaster vans with 3.0L diesel engines made between October 21, 2015, and December 17, 2015. The recall number is S04.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a software update for the ABS control module.
Update ABS Software
Dealers will provide a free software update for the ABS control module to ensure the ESC reactivates properly after the vehicle is restarted.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V076000 (October 2, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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