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.
Hydro-Gear is recalling about 2,700 Cub Cadet, MTD Gold, and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors because a drive gear failure can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard.
Ford is recalling 2011 F-650 and F-750 trucks because a brake valve may leak in cold weather, causing continuous braking and potential fire.
W.L. Gore & Associates is recalling specific bicycle brake cables that may detach from Campagnolo-style levers, causing brake failure and a fall hazard.
Peterson Industries is recalling 2012 Excel Limited recreational vehicles because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps may fail, increasing crash risk.
McNeilus is recalling certain 2012 Autocar ACX refuse trucks because incorrectly reconnected air lines may cause the tag axle brakes to fail when the axle is lowered.
Nu Wa Industries is recalling certain 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America RVs because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps may fail, increasing crash risk.
Harley-Davidson is recalling accessory brake line kits for certain 1996-2012 Dyna and 1999-2012 Softail motorcycles because they may leak, potentially reducing braking ability.
Navistar is recalling certain 2012-2013 IC Bus school buses because a brake valve may leak in cold weather, causing continuous braking and loss of control.
Crossroads RV is recalling 2012 Redwood recreational vehicles because a hydraulic trailer brake pump could fail, causing a loss of braking and increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2013 International trucks and IC Buses because Bendix relay valves may leak in cold weather, causing continuous brake application and fire risk.
Caterpillar is recalling 2012-2013 CT660 trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking, overheating, or loss of control.
Autocar is recalling 269 model year 2011-2012 ACX heavy-duty trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking, overheating, or fire.
Carlisle Brake and Friction is recalling certain HydraStar and HydraStar XL trailer brake actuators because a manufacturing defect could cause the hydraulic pump to fail, leading to a loss of braking ability.
Volvo is recalling certain 2011-2013 VNL, VNM, and 2011-2012 VHD trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking.
Wildfire is recalling 2009 WF650-C motorcycles because they lack required brake fluid reservoir labels and warning lamps, increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2012-2013 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because Bendix anti-lock traction relay valves may leak in cold weather, causing continuous brake application.
Bendix is recalling ATR-6 traction relay valves installed in commercial vehicles due to a design defect that may cause unintended brake application in cold weather.
Navistar is recalling certain 2005-2011 International and IC buses because a rear brake line may be pinched, causing brakes to drag and potentially leading to fire or injury.
Dexter Axle is recalling certain electric/hydraulic brake actuator pumps for trailers because improper heat treatment may cause premature wear and loss of braking power.
Rosa Trailer Mfg is recalling 2011 trailers equipped with Gunite automatic slack adjusters because the housing may break, reducing braking capacity.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles because a front brake pad may be missing, which could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2011-2012 K2 recreational vehicles because the air brake system fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of the vehicle moving unexpectedly.
Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles because a brake master cylinder malfunction could increase pedal travel, raising crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 vehicles due to contaminated brake fluid that may degrade seals and cause loss of braking ability.
Mertz is recalling 2010-2011 Halliburton trailers because a casting defect in the slack adjuster housing could cause it to break, reducing braking capacity.