RAM 5500 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Blanchat is recalling 2018 RAM 5500 vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, risking crashes. 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
Blanchat is recalling 2018 RAM 5500 trucks with Whelen brake lights that might turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Blanchat for free brake light replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225314-ram-5500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225314-ram-5500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V255000
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“RAM 5500 2018: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake - recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225314-ram-5500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #19V255000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V255000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on when the brake pedal is not pressed due to wiring issues. This can confuse other drivers and potentially increase crash risk if they misinterpret the vehicle's braking status.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 RAM 5500 trucks with Whelen brake lights built after March 27, 2019 are most at risk. These vehicles may cause confusion for other drivers if brake lights activate without the brake pedal being pressed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 RAM 5500 has Whelen brake lights installed. The recall started March 27, 2019, so vehicles built after this date are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blanchat
Call Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145 to arrange free brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 RAM 5500 has Whelen brake lights installed. The recall started March 27, 2019, so vehicles built after this date are affected.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145 to arrange free brake light replacement.
Contact Blanchat
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blanchat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V255000 — Blanchat Blanchat Hello, I own a Blanchat that is covered by recall 19V255000 from Blanchat. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #19V255000 (March 28, 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.
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