Skip to content
Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 3, 2021

RAM PROMASTER CITY (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Chrysler recalls 2020-2021 RAM ProMaster City vehicles with faulty ABS modules that could cause loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #21V147000VehicleChrysler ›
Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

No email on file for this recall — reach the company by phone or its official page instead.No email on file — call instead.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

What happened, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling certain 2020-2021 RAM ProMaster City vehicles because their ABS brake modules may have internal damage. This could lead to a loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions, increasing crash risk without warning. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79986-ram-promaster-city-2020-abs-brakes-may-fail-without-warning.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79986-ram-promaster-city-2020-abs-brakes-may-fail-without-warning · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V147000

Cite this page

“RAM ProMaster City 2020: ABS Brakes May Fail Without Warning.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79986-ram-promaster-city-2020-abs-brakes-may-fail-without-warning. Based on NHTSA recall #21V147000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V147000).

Why it’s dangerous

The ABS module may have internal damage that causes loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions. This means the vehicle could crash without warning, especially during sudden stops or emergency maneuvers.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2020-2021 RAM ProMaster City vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with faulty ABS modules face increased crash risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 RAM ProMaster City. The recall covers vehicles with Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) as the manufacturer.

  • Brand
    Chrysler
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Customer Service

    Call FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a replacement of the ABS module.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

✎ GovInfoNow

Questions people ask

Why is my RAM ProMaster City being recalled?

The ABS module may have internal damage that could cause loss of braking performance or autonomous braking functions.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 RAM ProMaster City with Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) as the manufacturer.

What should I do if I own this vehicle?

Contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free ABS module replacement.

Take action

Contact Chrysler

We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V147000 — Chrysler Chrysler

Hello,

I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 21V147000 from Chrysler.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

Similar recalls

Keep exploring

From people who’ve dealt with this

Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.

No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.

Comments are reviewed before they appear. No links, ads, or personal attacks — those get removed.

Where this comes from

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 #21V147000 (September 3, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
GovInfoNow is an independent guide. We are not NHTSA or any government agency. Always confirm details with the official recall.Data: CPSC · FDA · NHTSA · USDA