Ram ProMaster Cooling-Fan Fire Recall (25V720): Your California Lemon Law Rights

If your Ram ProMaster has been recalled for a cooling-fan fire risk and the repair has left you without a working van — or the fix hasn't held — you may have a California lemon law claim, even though it's a work vehicle. Stellantis recalled about 291,664 model-year 2018–2026 Ram ProMaster vans (NHTSA recall 25V720, Chrysler reference 67C) because a radiator cooling-fan module can overheat and, in rare cases, cause a fire. Here's what the recall covers, why a commercial van can still qualify as a California lemon, and what to do.

What the recall covers

The recall spans the 2018–2026 Ram ProMaster. On affected vans, the radiator cooling-fan module can suffer premature bearing wear, and the 400-watt fan circuit may lack adequate fuse protection. Under demanding duty cycles, that can cause excessive current draw and overheating of the electrical circuit — which can lead to a fire. The remedy calls for replacing the cooling-fan module and a fuse, and Stellantis has said interim owner letters went out while the final fix was finalized. Fleet-duty vans were flagged as most at risk.

Why a work van can still be a California lemon

Many ProMaster owners assume lemon law only covers personal cars. It doesn't. California's Lemon Law can cover business vehicles when the vehicle's curb weight is under 10,000 pounds and the business has no more than five vehicles registered in California. The ProMaster's curb weight is well under that limit, so a small business or independent operator running a ProMaster generally can bring a claim — the same protections a personal-vehicle owner gets apply to the van you depend on for work.

When this recall becomes a lemon

A recall by itself isn't a lemon — the fix is a free repair. But a fire risk in a vehicle you rely on for your livelihood is a serious safety defect, and downtime hits a work van especially hard. If the repair is delayed or unavailable, doesn't resolve the problem, or your ProMaster is out of service for an extended period, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

What ProMaster owners should do now

• Confirm your van is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
• Follow any manufacturer guidance while awaiting the repair, and schedule the free recall fix once parts are available.
• Keep every repair order and recall letter — the written record is what a lemon claim is built on.
• Track how many days the van is out of service or waiting on parts; downtime matters for a work vehicle.
• If the fire risk or a related failure keeps recurring, have your paperwork reviewed to see whether it qualifies.