The Recall Desk

Hazard

Brake Failure recalls

1,092 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,092
Critical
0
Severe
843
Most recent
2026-10-20

Of the 1,092 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 843 (77%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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551–575 of 1092

  • SevereNHTSA·18V076000·2018-01-29

    Harley-Davidson Recalls ABS Motorcycles Due to Brake Fluid Deposits

    Harley-Davidson is recalling 2008-2011 ABS-equipped motorcycles because brake fluid deposits may cause the ABS valve to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HARLEY-DAVIDSON — HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTR, FLTRUSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V070000·2018-01-26

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013-2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because water may cause parking brake parts to corrode and bind, potentially preventing the brake from engaging.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V020000·2018-01-09

    New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Air Brake Hose Tightness Issue

    New Flyer is recalling 283 transit buses because improperly tightened air brake hoses may disconnect, increasing braking distance and crash risk.

    Product
    NEW FLYER — NEW FLYER XT60, XN40, XDE60, XDE40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V003000·2018-01-03

    Forest River Recalls 2018 Glaval Legacy Buses for Brake Caliper Defect

    Forest River is recalling 2018 Glaval Legacy buses because improperly tightened brake caliper bolts may cause the calipers to detach, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    GLAVAL BUS — GLAVAL BUS LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·18069·2017-12-27

    Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bikes Due to Crash Hazard

    Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling 2018 Altitude, Instinct, and Pipeline models because improperly secured brake cable housing can cause brake failure and crashes.

    Product
    Mountain bicycles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V843000·2017-12-26

    Newmar Recalls 2017 Motorhomes Due to Brake Fluid Leak Risk

    Newmar is recalling 2017 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes because missing plugs in the brake system may cause fluid leaks or air ingestion, increasing stopping distance.

    Product
    NEWMAR — NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT, BAY STAR, CANYON STAR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V842000·2017-12-21

    Hyundai Translead Recalls 2017 Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Defect

    Hyundai Translead is recalling 2017 Composite and HyCube trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD — HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD COMPOSITE, HYCUBE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V833000·2017-12-20

    Walker Recalls 2018 Tank Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issues

    Walker is recalling 2018 Tank Trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, causing a loss of braking ability.

    Product
    WALKER — WALKER TANK TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V823000·2017-12-20

    Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Brake Fluid Contamination

    FCA US LLC is recalling 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles because contaminated brake fluid may damage the braking system and reduce performance.

    Product
    ALFA ROMEO — ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, STELVIO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V812000·2017-12-15

    Ducati Recalls Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Master Cylinder Failure Risk

    Ducati is recalling specific 2015-2018 motorcycles because front brake master cylinders may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the piston free of charge.

    Product
    DUCATI — DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER, XDIAVEL S, MONSTER 1200, PANIGALE R
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V776000·2017-12-04

    Burch Recalls 1984 Evans Cargo Tank Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolts

    Burch Tank and Truck is recalling 1984 Evans Cargo Tank trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    EVANS — EVANS CARGO TANK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V733000·2017-11-20

    Burch Cargo Tank Trailer Brake Caliper Bolt Recall

    Burch is recalling 2017 Cargo tank trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BURCH — BURCH CARGO TANK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V705000·2017-11-10

    Peterbilt 320 Recall for Undersized Parking Brake Chamber

    PACCAR is recalling 2017 Peterbilt 320 trucks because an undersized parking brake chamber may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 320
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V687000·2017-10-30

    MCI Recalls 2018 J4500 Buses Due to Incorrect Air Line Connections

    Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2018 MCI J4500 buses because air lines were incorrectly hooked to pressure gauges, potentially delaying driver response to low air conditions.

    Product
    MCI — MCI J4500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V661000·2017-10-18

    Navistar Recalls 2015-2018 IC Bus RE Due to Brake Hose Defect

    Navistar is recalling 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial buses because air brake hoses may contact tires, potentially causing brake failure or increased stopping distance.

    Product
    IC BUS — IC BUS RECB
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V648000·2017-10-13

    LCB Recalls 2017-2018 Pitbull Roll-Off Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    LCB Manufacturing is recalling 2017-2018 Pitbull roll-off trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, which could cause the caliper to detach and result in a loss of braking ability.

    Product
    PITBULL — PITBULL ROLL-OFF TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide