CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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
This recall covers one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis by Blanchat Mfg., Inc. The vehicle is equipped with Whelen brake lights that were recalled under a separate Whelen recall (18E-063). Depending on how the vehicle is wired, these brake lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Why it matters: Brake lights that come on when you are not braking can confuse other drivers about what your vehicle is doing, which could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do: Blanchat has notified the owner and will replace the brake lights at no cost to you. The recall began March 27, 2019. You can contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145 to arrange the repair, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any other open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 5500 | 2018 |
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