CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles fitted with a B-27 Minuteman body and Whelen brake lights, the brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This depends on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.
False brake light signals can confuse other drivers about what you are doing on the road. That confusion could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Blanchat Mfg., Inc. will replace the brake lights at no cost to you. Owners can contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-550 | 2018 |
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