Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V255000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Blanchat Mfg., Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V255000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-28
Owners notified
2019-03-27

Defect description

Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ram 55002018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.