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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576–600 of 1092

  • SevereNHTSA·17V646000·2017-10-12

    West-Mark Recalls 2011 Tanker Trailer Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    West-Mark is recalling one 2011 tanker trailer because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, which could cause the calipers to detach and result in a loss of braking ability.

    Product
    WEST-MARK — WEST-MARK TANKER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V647000·2017-10-12

    Polaris Recalls Victory Motorcycles Due to Brake Line Melting Risk

    Polaris is recalling 2010-2017 Victory motorcycles because engine misfires can melt the rear brake line, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VICTORY — VICTORY MAGNUM, CROSS COUNTRY, CROSS COUNTRY TOUR, CROSS ROADS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V633000·2017-10-09

    Wabash National Van Trailer Recall for Brake Caliper Bolt Defect

    Wabash National is recalling 2018 Van trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, risking caliper detachment and loss of braking ability.

    Product
    WABASH NATIONAL — WABASH NATIONAL VAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V632000·2017-10-06

    John Evans Recalls 2017-2018 Flatbed Trailers Due to Brake Defect

    John Evans is recalling 2017-2018 Flatbed trailers because air brake diaphragms may degrade, causing emergency brakes to engage and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    EVANS — EVANS FLATBED TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V630000·2017-10-05

    Cheetah Trailer Chassis Recalled for Air Brake Diaphragm Defect

    Cheetah Chassis Corporation is recalling specific 2017-2018 trailer chassis models because air brake diaphragms may degrade, causing emergency brakes to engage unexpectedly.

    Product
    CHEETAH — CHEETAH MAXIMIZER CHASSIS, TANK CHASSIS, BRIDGEMASTER CHASSIS, EXTENDABLE CHASSIS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·18002·2017-10-04

    SRAM Recalls Avid SD7 Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

    SRAM is recalling Avid SD7 bicycle brakes because a rivet can loosen, causing brake failure. Consumers should stop using them and contact SRAM for a free replacement.

    Product
    Bicycle brakes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V615000·2017-10-03

    Great Dane Recalls 2018 Everest Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Great Dane is recalling 2018 Everest 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
    GREAT DANE — GREAT DANE EVEREST SS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V614000·2017-10-02

    Trail King Recalls 2018 Fifth-Wheel Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Trail King is recalling 2018 Fifth Wheel Live Bottom trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    TRAIL KING — TRAIL KING FIFTH-WHEEL LIVE BOTTOM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V606000·2017-09-28

    Silver Eagle Vast-20W Trailer Brake Caliper Bolt Recall

    Silver Eagle is recalling 2018 Vast-20W converter dolly trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, risking caliper detachment and loss of braking ability.

    Product
    SILVER EAGLE — SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V604000·2017-09-27

    Polar Tank SRJ7 Trailer Recall for Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Issues

    Polar Tank is recalling 2018 SRJ7 trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, risking caliper detachment and loss of braking ability.

    Product
    POLAR TANK — POLAR TANK SRJ7 TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V579000·2017-09-20

    Navistar Recalls 2018-2019 IC Bus CE School Buses for Brake Hose Routing

    Navistar is recalling 2018-2019 IC Bus CE school buses because the hydraulic brake hose may contact the tire, potentially causing fluid leaks and reduced braking performance.

    Product
    IC BUS — IC BUS CESB
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V563000·2017-09-13

    Cruiser RV Recalls 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite Trailers for Axle Defect

    Cruiser RV is recalling 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite trailers because rear axles were installed backwards, potentially reducing braking ability or causing brakes to lock up.

    Product
    CRUISER RV — CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER ULTRA LITE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V564000·2017-09-13

    Heartland Recalls 2018 Sundance XLT TT Trailers Due to Axle Defect

    Heartland is recalling 2018 Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers because rear axles were installed backwards, which may reduce braking ability or cause brakes to lock up.

    Product
    HEARTLAND — HEARTLAND SUNDANCE XLT TT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17E049000·2017-08-31

    Meritor Trailer Axle Brake Caliper Bolt Recall

    Meritor is recalling trailer axles and suspensions with EX225 brakes because improperly torqued caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, causing a loss of braking ability.

    Product
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V468000·2017-07-22

    Piaggio Recalls 2014-2017 Fly 150 3V Scooters for Brake Defect

    Piaggio is recalling 2014-2017 Fly 150 3V scooters because front brake disc mounting screws may loosen, potentially causing the front wheel to lock up and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PIAGGIO — PIAGGIO FLY 150 3V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V459000·2017-07-19

    Carry-On Trailer Recalls 2017 Models Due to Electric Brake Defect

    Carry-On Trailer is recalling 2017 Utility, Dump, and Enclosed trailers because a faulty breakaway box light may cause the circuit board to fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    CARRY-ON TRAILER — CARRY-ON TRAILER ENCLOSED, UTILITY, DUMP
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V402000·2017-06-26

    Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Missing Check Valve in Brake System

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2017 Freightliner models because a missing check valve could cause sudden parking brake application and increase crash risk.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V360000·2017-06-02

    MCI Recalls 2014-2017 J4500 Motor Coaches Due to Brake Hose Defect

    Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches because over-tightened front brake hose clamps may damage the hoses, potentially increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

    Product
    MCI — MCI J4500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V322000·2017-05-16

    Kenworth T800 and T880 Trucks Recalled for Brake Airline Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 trucks because an incorrectly sized brake control airline may increase stopping distance and crash risk.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH T880, T800
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V214000·2017-03-28

    Schwarze Street Sweepers Recalled for Air Brake Line Fitting Defect

    Schwarze is recalling 2013-2017 street sweepers because incorrect air brake fittings may cause air leaks and unexpected vehicle stops.

    Product
    SCHWARZE — SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER, M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP, A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER, A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·17V211000·2017-03-27

    Great Dane Recalls 2018 Everest SS Trailers Due to Brake Plug Issue

    Great Dane is recalling 2018 Everest SS refrigerated trailers because a front brake chamber plug may be loose, potentially reducing brake pressure and increasing stopping distance.

    Product
    GREAT DANE — GREAT DANE EVEREST SS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide