Ford recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-550 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V254000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to May 16, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Power train Feb 21, 2020
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Aug 28, 2019
- Ford recall: Equipment Jun 5, 2019
- Chevrolet / Ford recall: Equipment May 29, 2019
- Ford / Freightliner recall: Equipment May 29, 2019
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting May 13, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.