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.
Vanguard is recalling 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.
Western Trailer is recalling 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers due to brake drag that may cause wheel end fires. Brake chambers have already been replaced.
Gillig is recalling 2014-2015 Low Floor vehicles because front brake chambers may allow water buildup, leading to corrosion and reduced braking ability.
Ford is recalling 302 model year 2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks because rear brake hoses may chafe on the axle, potentially causing air leaks and reduced braking ability.
Vanguard is recalling 2015-2016 CIMC Dry Freight and Reefer trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.
Great Dane is recalling 2015-2016 Reefer trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.
Roush is recalling 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roush Stage 3 vehicles because a brake caliper guide pin may loosen, reducing rear braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles because engine oil may seep into the brake booster, potentially reducing brake assist and increasing stopping distance.
VT Hackney is recalling certain 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.
Wabash is recalling 2013-2015 Van Trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be tightened, risking caliper detachment and reduced braking.
Suzuki is recalling 600 model year 2016 GSX-S1000, GSX-S1000A, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles because front brake calipers may leak fluid, reducing braking performance.
Utility Trailer is recalling 2015 VS2RA Refrigerated Van trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may detach, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Van Hool is recalling 48 model year 2015-2016 TD925 and TDX25 motorcoaches because air brakes may take too long to release, potentially causing brake drag, heat buildup, or fire.
Nissan is recalling specific 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles because front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, which could reduce braking ability.
Newmar is recalling 60 recreational vehicles due to a potential ABS modulator valve fracture that could impair braking performance.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 7,614 motorcycles from 2015-2016 because a rear brake master cylinder defect may cause a loss of braking power.
Ford is recalling 2016 E-350 and E-450 vans because the trailer brake controller may fail to actuate trailer brakes, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Golf vehicles because a camshaft lobe may shear off, causing a loss of brake assist.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because a ramp may rub against a hydraulic brake line, potentially causing brake fluid loss and increased stopping distance.
Autocar is recalling 483 model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles because a stuck brake plunger may cause dragging brakes and loss of control.
Meritor is recalling specific axle assemblies because caliper bolts may not be properly tightened. This defect could cause the caliper to detach, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2016 Freightliner trucks because rear brake calipers may contact the spring suspension, reducing braking performance.
KYMCO is recalling 2015 Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X scooters because the front brake hose may contact the tire, risking brake failure and crashes.
Mack is recalling 2013-2015 Pinnacle trucks because incorrectly mounted brake chambers may contaminate calipers, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling certain FEC52, FEC72, and FEC92 trucks because brake pad shims may rust, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.