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.
Dexter Axle is recalling specific Torsion Trailer Axles because incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges may cause premature brake failure, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2,089 2019 International and IC Bus vehicles because a brake chamber defect may cause air leaks, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses because a parking brake component may be improperly crimped, causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.
General Motors is recalling 2018-2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.
General Motors is recalling 2015-2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because a brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, potentially rendering the brakes inoperative or interfering with the accelerator.
Autocar is recalling 297 Xspotter vehicles from 2018-2019 because an incorrectly welded brake pedal mounting plate could cause the pedal to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2014-2019 recreational trailers because a wiring defect may prevent brakes from engaging if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express trailers because the break-away safety switch may not engage brakes if the trailer detaches.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 9,044 2018 GLE and GLS vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may release gas, reducing braking performance.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017-2018 Passat and 2018 Atlas vehicles because brake caliper bracket bolts may be loose, potentially reducing braking ability.
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes because sofa installation may have damaged the rear brake line, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2018-2019 Dodge and Jeep vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose, which can reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk.
BYD is recalling 2016-2017 K11 M hybrid buses because a brake caliper guide pin may break, potentially causing loss of braking ability or tire pressure.
Newmar is recalling 119 motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2017-2019 Aria and Venetian motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen, potentially reducing braking performance.
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale and Hypermotard motorcycles because rear brake pad friction material may detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Brembo is recalling certain Federal Mogul rear brake pads because the material may detach from the back plate, potentially affecting braking performance.
Martinrea is recalling brake hose assemblies for Chrysler and Ford vehicles that may lack anti-corrosion plating, posing a risk of brake fluid leaks and reduced braking effectiveness.
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and 2019 X4 vehicles because insufficient coating on rear brake caliper pistons may reduce braking performance.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Wildwood and Salem trailers because a wiring defect may prevent brakes from engaging if the trailer detaches.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2017-2018 Scout models because air in the ABS system may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX transit buses due to a check valve defect that may cause sudden parking brake activation and increase crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because an incorrectly plumbed check valve may cause sudden parking brake activation and increase crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, potentially leading to reduced braking performance.