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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676–700 of 1092

  • SevereNHTSA·16V069000·2016-02-05

    GM Recalls 2015-2016 Trucks and SUVs for Brake Pedal Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific 2015-2016 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs because the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, potentially making the brake pedal inoperative.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V046000·2016-01-28

    Ford Recalls 2016 E-350 and E-450 Vans for Trailer Brake Failure

    Ford is recalling 2016 E-350 and E-450 vans with 6.8L engines and trailer brake controllers because the braking system may fail, increasing stopping distance.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V025000·2016-01-21

    Vanguard Recalls 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers Due to Brake Drag

    Vanguard is recalling 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.

    Product
    VANGUARD — VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V019000·2016-01-19

    Western Trailer Chip B-Train Recalled for Brake Drag Fire Risk

    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.

    Product
    WESTERN TRAILER — WESTERN TRAILER CHIP B-TRAIN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·15V858000·2015-12-22

    Ford Recalls 2016 F-650 and F-750 Trucks for Rear Brake Hose Chafing

    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.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-650 SD, F-750 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V847000·2015-12-16

    Vanguard Recalls 2015-2016 CIMC Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    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.

    Product
    VANGUARD — VANGUARD CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER, CIMC REEFER TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V841000·2015-12-15

    Great Dane Reefer Trailers Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Great Dane is recalling 2015-2016 Reefer trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.

    Product
    GREAT DANE — GREAT DANE REFRIGERATED TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V832000·2015-12-10

    Roush Recalls 2015 Ford Mustang GT Stage 3 for Brake Caliper Defect

    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.

    Product
    FORD — FORD MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V791000·2015-11-24

    Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Defect

    Wabash is recalling 2013-2015 Van Trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be tightened, risking caliper detachment and reduced braking.

    Product
    WABASH NATIONAL — WABASH NATIONAL VAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V790000·2015-11-24

    VT Hackney Recalls 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers Due to Brake Defect

    VT Hackney is recalling certain 2015 Kidron Refrigerated Trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.

    Product
    KIDRON — KIDRON REFRIGERATED TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·15V788000·2015-11-23

    Suzuki Recalls 2016 GSX-S1000 Motorcycles for Brake Caliper Leaks

    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.

    Product
    SUZUKI — SUZUKI GSX-S1000FA, GSX-S1000A, GSX-S1000
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V774000·2015-11-19

    Utility Trailer Recalls 2015 VS2RA Models Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Utility Trailer is recalling 2015 VS2RA Refrigerated Van trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may detach, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    UTILITY — UTILITY VS2RA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V743000·2015-11-10

    Van Hool Recalls 2015-2016 Motorcoaches Due to Air Brake Defect

    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.

    Product
    VAN HOOL — VAN HOOL TD925, TDX25
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V733000·2015-11-05

    Nissan Recalls 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    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.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN MAXIMA, ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V721000·2015-11-02

    Indian Motorcycle Recalls 2015-2016 Models Due to Rear Brake Failure

    Indian Motorcycle is recalling 7,614 motorcycles from 2015-2016 because a rear brake master cylinder defect may cause a loss of braking power.

    Product
    INDIAN — INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC, CHIEF VINTAGE, CHIEFTAIN, ROADMASTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·15V710000·2015-10-27

    Ford Recalls 2016 E-350 and E-450 Vans for Trailer Brake Defect

    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.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V705000·2015-10-26

    Volkswagen Recalls 2015-2016 Models for Brake Assist Loss 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.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, JETTA, BEETLE, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V667000·2015-10-16

    Utilimaster Walk-In Van Brake Line Recall for 2012 Models

    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.

    Product
    UTILIMASTER — UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·15E083000·2015-10-06

    Meritor Recalls Axles Due to Loose Caliper Bolts

    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.

    Product
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide