The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V255000·Announced 2019-03-28

Blanchat Recalls One 2018 RAM 5500 Chassis Vehicle for Brake Light Defect

Blanchat Mfg. is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis because the brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Blanchat Mfg., Inc. is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis. This vehicle is equipped with Whelen brake lights that were previously recalled under campaign 18E-063.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 5500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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