Hazard
31 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 31 brake light 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 10 (32%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all brake light 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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025–2026 Western Star 47X and 49X and multiple Freightliner models due to a software error that may cause brake lights to fail, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2024 Jeep Wranglers due to a wiring harness defect that may disable the rearview camera display and center brake light, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks because brake lights may fail to illuminate during automatic emergency braking, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software at no cost.
Hyundai is recalling 38,331 2024 Sonata vehicles for a brake light software defect that may cause lights to flash or fail to illuminate. This increases crash risk by confusing other drivers about vehicle movements.
Certain 2022 Coachmen Apex travel trailers have incorrectly wired tail lights that may not illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks with an accessory sport bar. The high-mounted brake light may not function or may be blocked, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Freightliner Custom Chassis recreational vehicles with defective power distribution modules that may disable brake lights, turn signals, and rear marker lights, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhomes due to brake lights that may not adequately reflect light. The defect affects visibility and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Newmar is recalling 2017–2021 Dutch Star and 2021 Kountry Star motorhomes because the brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, preventing brake lights from illuminating. This increases crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling motorcycles for a front brake switch defect that can keep the brake light on or cause unexpected cruise control shutoff, increasing crash risk. Contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 for a free replacement.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2020 SR/F and SR/S motorcycles because water can enter the front brake switch, preventing the brake light from illuminating and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2013-2020 Vision transit buses with Ford engines because a defective brake light switch bracket may cause brake lights to stay on, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2013-2020 Vision school buses with Ford engines because brake lights may stay on continuously, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad may keep brake lights on or allow shifting without pressing the brake pedal.
Hyundai is recalling 2013-2014 Elantra vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad can cause brake lights to stay on and allow shifting out of park without pressing the brake pedal.
PACCAR is recalling 2017 Peterbilt trucks because brake lights may not illuminate when brakes are applied, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 64,500 2013 Elantra vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad can prevent the brake light switch from retracting, increasing crash risk.
Wells Vehicle Electronics is recalling specific brake light switches that may fail to illuminate brake lights or disengage cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad may prevent the brake light switch from retracting, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling approximately 99,500 2009-2011 Accent vehicles because a malfunctioning brake light switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control.
Isuzu is recalling 3,564 model year 2012-2014 Reach chassis because the brake light switch may bend or corrode, potentially failing to activate brake lights and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles because an improperly adjusted brake pedal position switch may cause brake lights to illuminate with a delay or not at all.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles because the brake light switch may malfunction, preventing brake lights from illuminating and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes because loose diode jumpers may prevent brake lights from working or cruise control from disengaging.
Newmar is recalling 626 motorhomes because loose diode jumpers may prevent cruise control disengagement and brake light illumination, increasing crash risk.