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Minuteman Fire Truck Brake Lights May Activate Unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 19V254000 · Reported Mar 28, 2019 · Blanchat Mfg., Inc.

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Brake lights turning on when you're not braking can confuse other drivers, which may increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V254000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 28, 2019
Manufacturer	Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Blanchat Mfg. is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a Ford F-550 chassis and fitted with Whelen brake lights. Depending on how the vehicle is wired, these brake lights may light up even when the brake pedal hasn't been pressed.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
Contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.
The replacement is free; Blanchat has notified the owner and will replace the lights.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V254000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford F-550

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve False Brake Signals and Failures · all 27 Ford recalls in this area

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May 29, 2019Ford F-550 Ambulance Backup Camera May Show Reversed Imagemedium
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Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary: 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.
Safety 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 on March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.