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.
PACCAR is recalling 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks because brake chambers may take too long to apply or release, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles because the brake fluid may not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). This corrosion could reduce brake effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash.
Suzuki is recalling 2004-2013 GSX-R600, GSX-R750, and 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles because corrosion in the front brake master cylinder may reduce braking power.
Bentley is recalling 469 vehicles from 2007-2011 because brake rotor screws may fail in salty conditions, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs because the park brake cable may rub against the hydraulic brake line, potentially causing a loss of rear brakes.
New Flyer is recalling 119 model year 2013 buses because incorrectly installed air lines may cause a loss of service braking, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2012 Workhorse W42 and W62 vehicles because the brake fluid level indicator may fail to warn drivers of low fluid, potentially increasing stopping distance.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014 Trikes because a machined part may cause brake fluid loss or steering damage, increasing crash risk.
Lamborghini is recalling 2007-2009 Gallardo models because brake rotor screws may fail in salty conditions, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Lamborghini is recalling 2006-2010 Murcielago vehicles because brake rotor screws may fail in salty conditions, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling specific 2012-2014 models because insufficient lubrication in the brake vacuum pump may reduce braking power, increasing crash risk.
Volvo Bus is recalling 2013 9700 coach buses because a manufacturing error may cause the parking brake to fail to fully apply, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs because front sway bar fasteners may loosen, potentially damaging brake lines and increasing crash risk.
Leica Microsystems is recalling five surgical microscopes because the Z-axis and/or AB and C-axis brakes failed during installation.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Armada and Titan vehicles because a brake master cylinder defect may reduce front brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Pierce is recalling 2012-2013 Velocity and Arrow XT emergency vehicles because a valve defect may prevent parking brakes from engaging, increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes because air pressure gauges may be inaccurate, potentially hiding low air brake pressure and increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 320 model year 2011 Vino Classic motorcycles because brake shoe linings may separate, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, potentially leading to reduced brake effectiveness.
NHTSA is recalling 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT and ST motorcycles because a brake component may melt, causing fluid leaks that increase fire risk.
Continental is recalling ATE Super Blue Racing DOT 4 Brake Fluid because its blue color fails federal safety standards, posing a risk of brake failure if mixed with incompatible fluids.
General Motors is recalling 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because the electric vacuum pump may fail, reducing brake assist and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet and GMC SUVs because rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened, potentially increasing stopping distances.
Vermeer is recalling 2010-2013 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers because the air brake hose may become damaged, potentially causing a loss of service brakes.
Cannondale is recalling about 500 Slice RS bicycles and framesets because brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.