Hazard
42 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 42 electrical malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 16 (38%) 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 electrical malfunction 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.
FCA US LLC is recalling 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles because water leaks into the body control module, causing electrical malfunctions that increase crash risk.
Autocar is recalling 1,320 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory-installed methane detection systems because inadequate circuit protection may cause the wiring harness to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Boston Scientific is recalling approximately 12,450 SQ-RX 1010 Pulse Generators because memory corruption may cause the device to deliver an atypical amount of energy.
Kia is recalling 2016-2017 Sorento and 2017 Sportage vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.
Hyundai is recalling 2016-2017 Tucson and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.
KME is recalling specific Predator fire apparatus vehicles because touchscreen malfunctions may cause accessories to turn on or off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2009 Vision transit buses with Caterpillar C707 engines because a wiring defect may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt, and create a fire hazard.
Hologic is recalling 11 Selenia Full Field Digital Mammography Systems because a defective relay switch may prevent the emergency off switch from working, posing a risk of patient injury.
Schwing America is recalling 2012-2013 concrete pump trucks because a specific potting compound in DC-DC converters can conduct electricity and cause fires.
Stryker is recalling 67 TPS Micro Drivers because silicone potting failed to cure properly, which could cause material leakage or electrical malfunction.
Cequent is recalling Tekonsha Electric Trailer Brake Control Wiring Adapters used on 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles because the turn signal may malfunction, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 980,377 vehicles from 2007-2011 because a stop lamp switch malfunction may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disengaging cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling 2001-2002 Tribute vehicles because a leaking brake fluid reservoir cap could contact ABS wiring, potentially causing a fire.
Fairplay is recalling 2010-2011 EVE LSV electric vehicles because a missing fuse in the 12V circuit could cause a short circuit and fire.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2010-2011 Peterbilt trucks because the ABS malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated at all times, failing to meet federal safety standards.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2010 Thomas Built HDX school buses because a coolant leak could cause the heater actuator to overheat and melt, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.