RAM 5500 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Unruh Fire is recalling one 2018 RAM 5500 fire truck with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners can get free replacement lights.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Unruh Fire is recalling one 2018 RAM 5500 fire truck with Whelen brake lights that might light up without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Unruh Fire for free replacement lights. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225313-ram-5500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225313-ram-5500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V359000
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“RAM 5500 2018: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225313-ram-5500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #19V359000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V359000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on when the brake pedal isn't pressed, causing confusion for other drivers. This could lead to crashes if drivers misinterpret the vehicle's braking status.
Who’s affected
Owners of one specific 2018 RAM 5500 fire truck with Whelen brake lights are affected. Fire truck drivers and other road users are most at risk due to potential confusion with brake signals.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 RAM 5500 fire truck has Whelen brake lights. The recall involves one specific vehicle with a wiring issue that may cause lights to illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.
- Brand
Unruh Fire- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Unruh Fire
Call 1-800-856-7080 to get free replacement brake lights.
What NHTSA says to do
Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
Questions people ask
How many vehicles are affected?
Only one 2018 RAM 5500 fire truck with Whelen brake lights is affected.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Unruh Fire at 1-800-856-7080 for free replacement brake lights.
Is this a safety hazard?
Yes, the brake lights may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
Contact Unruh Fire
We’ve drafted a message you can send Unruh Fire to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V359000 — Unruh Fire Unruh Fire Hello, I own a Unruh Fire that is covered by recall 19V359000 from Unruh Fire. The official recall notice states: Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V359000 (May 13, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.