Ram recall: Exterior lighting
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 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 March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 5500 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V255000
- 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
- Ram recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 18, 2025
- Ram recall: Electrical system Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Steering Nov 6, 2025
- Ram recall: Service brakes Aug 18, 2025
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.