Hazard
1,088 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,088 brake failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 839 (77%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all brake failure recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018-2019 Ditch Witch trailers because improperly crimped brake wire terminals may cause the brakes to fail, increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 328 vehicles due to non-DOT brake line fittings that may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and increasing crash risk.
Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2018 XCR specialty vehicles because brake caliper mounting bolts may not be sufficiently tightened, which can reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
Braun is recalling 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions because incorrect brake line fittings may cause a loss of rear braking power.
Polaris is recalling about 1,200 Model Year 2019 RZR XP 4 Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles because the brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards.
Proterra is recalling 2017-2018 Catalyst buses because defective swivel valves may fail to protect the air brake system from leaks, increasing crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2020 Greyhawk motorhomes because a defective brake relay valve may cause extended stopping distances, increasing crash risk.
Transfer Flow is recalling rear brake lines for mobility van conversions due to incorrect tube nut fittings that may cause a pressure drop in the braking system.
Newmar is recalling 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes because loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 40 specific 2019 and 2020 motorhomes because a brake relay valve defect may cause extended stopping distances, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 253 specific 2019 heavy-duty trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, potentially reducing brake effectiveness.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles because a brake pedal clip may detach, causing brake light failure or pedal detachment.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles because loose brake caliper bolts may reduce braking effectiveness.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 741 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star trucks because insufficient air reservoir capacity may reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
Trail King is recalling 2016-2019 TKT50 trailers because a missing air control line may prevent service brakes from applying on some axles, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2018-2020 emergency response and motor home chassis because a brake relay valve defect may increase stopping distance.
Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles because the rear axle brake may have a delayed release, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2019-2020 I-PACE vehicles because a regenerative brake failure can delay deceleration, increasing crash risk.
LDJ is recalling 2017-2018 R250 Container trailers because axles may be installed backwards or unwelded, potentially causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.
Bendix is recalling ADB22X Air Disc Brake Calipers for school buses because the driver side rear brakes may drag, increasing the risk of fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC vehicles because improper welding may cause the pedal plate to bend, impairing brake pedal operation and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes because brake hoses may lack anti-corrosion plating, risking fluid leaks and loss of braking.
Proterra is recalling 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 buses because a clogged tow fitting cap can cause rear brakes to overheat and catch fire.
Audi is recalling 2018-2019 Q5 and SQ5 vehicles because a short brake master cylinder casting could cause sudden brake loss, increasing crash risk.
Shimadzu is recalling 93 MobileDaRt Evolution mobile X-ray systems because the brakes may fail to engage when the operator releases the drive handle.