NHTSA recall 19V255000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 19V255000 |
| Manufacturer | Blanchat Mfg., Inc. |
| Reported | 2019-03-28 |
| Owners notified | 2019-03-27 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 1 |
| Report | Quarterly report 1, for 2019 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-01-30 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1 |
| Reported remedied | 1 (100%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
| 2018 RAM 5500 | Built 2017-11-01 to 2018-05-16. |
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