Hazard
56 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 56 brake fluid leak recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 43 (77%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all brake fluid leak 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.
Utility Bodywerks is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks because improperly routed rear brake lines may chafe and leak, increasing crash risk.
Stonebrooke is recalling one 2019 RAM 5500 because the rear brake line can wear and leak, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, creating a fire risk.
Nissan is recalling 2021 Rogue vehicles because the rear brake calipers may be missing an internal bushing, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because brake line fittings may be incorrectly installed, risking fluid leaks and reduced braking performance.
Tenneco is recalling aftermarket master cylinders for 2004-2018 Jetta and 2012-2019 Beetle vehicles due to a seal defect that may cause brake fluid leaks and reduced braking ability.
Hyundai is recalling 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the ABS module, creating a risk of engine compartment fire.
Yamaha is recalling 1,561 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles because the front brake hose may chafe against the horn wire, potentially causing a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
Nissan is recalling 391,479 vehicles because brake fluid may leak onto an electrical circuit board, creating a fire risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2016-2020 Vision transit buses because improperly routed brake lines and shifter cables may cause fluid or fuel leaks, increasing fire risk.
FCA US LLC is recalling 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD vehicles because brake fluid may leak onto the exhaust, increasing fire risk.
Nissan is recalling specific 2015-2018 Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder, and 2017 QX60 vehicles because brake fluid leaks may cause electrical shorts and fires.
Ford is recalling 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks because brake hose fittings may lack anti-corrosion plating, risking fluid leaks and reduced braking.
Jaguar is recalling 2018 E-Pace vehicles because improperly installed front brake hose brackets may allow hoses to contact tires, causing fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.
Ford is recalling 2018 Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles because incorrect front brake hoses may chafe and leak fluid, increasing stopping distance.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles because missing plugs in the brake system may cause fluid leaks or air ingestion, increasing stopping distance.
Ford is recalling 2017 F-53 and F-59 chassis because missing plugs in the brake control unit may cause fluid leaks or air ingestion, increasing stopping distance.
Accessible Technologies is recalling ProCharger Superchargers for 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles because the mounting bracket may damage the ABS line, causing a brake fluid leak.
Piaggio is recalling 2016-2017 Moto Guzzi motorcycles because the front ABS brake hose may rub against the engine, causing a fluid leak that increases crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Passat vehicles because brake fluid may leak from line connections, potentially increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
MICO is recalling specific aftermarket hydraulic pressure switch kits and brake locks because they may leak brake fluid, potentially causing a loss of braking power.
General Motors is recalling 2017 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles because front brake caliper seals may leak fluid, reducing braking performance.
Nissan is recalling certain 2015-2017 Maxima and Murano vehicles because brake fluid may leak onto an electrical circuit board, increasing the risk of a fire.
Jaguar is recalling 2014-2015 XJ vehicles because brake line junctions may leak fluid, potentially reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2015 Transit vehicles because brake fluid may leak from rear caliper junctions, potentially increasing stopping distance or causing complete braking loss.