Hazard
382 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 382 electrical short recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 236 (62%) 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 short 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.
Navistar is recalling 2010-2012 International commercial trucks because an alternator cable may chafe a power steering hose, causing an electrical short and potential fire.
Navistar is recalling 2011-2012 IC RE commercial buses because a battery cable may rub against a bracket, causing an electrical short and potential fire.
Navistar is recalling 431 model year 2011 and 2012 IC RE school buses because a battery cable may rub against a bracket, causing an electrical short and potential fire.
Navistar is recalling 477 International Durastar heavy trucks because battery cable insulation may abrade, causing an electrical short and potential fire.
Micro Bird is recalling 143 Girardin and Micro Bird G5 school buses from 2006-2011 because a wiring harness may rub against metal, causing insulation damage and potential fire.
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2006-2011 G5 transit buses because a wiring harness may rub against metal, damaging insulation and causing a fire.
Fleetwood is recalling certain 2011-2012 motor homes because a wire harness near the exhaust can melt, potentially causing a fire or loss of vehicle control.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2008-2011 GU heavy trucks because battery cables may chafe against frame hardware, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2006 Vision non-school buses because the starter cable may chafe the power steering hose, creating a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 3,919 Vision school buses from model years 2004-2006 because a starter cable may chafe against a power steering hose, creating a short that could result in a fire.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific recreational vehicles because improperly secured oxygen sensor wiring may melt and cause the engine to shut down while driving.
Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a faulty Body Control Module could cause an electrical short and vehicle fire.
Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a body control module defect may cause an electrical short and unattended vehicle fire.
Kia is recalling 35,185 vehicles due to improperly soldered wiring harnesses that may cause an electrical short and fire when lights are illuminated.
Blue Bird is recalling 2007-2010 All American school buses because a loose starter cable could contact the engine fan, causing a short circuit and potential fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 466 non-school buses from 2007-2010 because a faulty bolt assembly may allow a starter cable to contact the engine fan, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Trans/Air is recalling TA73 evaporators installed in school and transit buses due to a wiring defect that could cause overheating and fire.
Fleetwood is recalling specific 2010 Class A motor homes because a defect in the alternator's voltage regulator could cause an electrical short and vehicle fire.
General Motors is recalling 1,365,070 vehicles from 2006-2009 because the heated washer fluid system may ignite and cause a fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2009 Vision non-school buses because power cables may be installed incorrectly, creating a risk of electrical fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2009 Vision school buses because improperly installed power cables may wear down and cause an electrical short, potentially leading to a fire.
Navistar is recalling certain 2010-2011 Workhorse trucks because a short in the alternator voltage regulator could cause a vehicle fire.
Navistar is recalling certain 2008-2011 International trucks because corrosion on an optional jump start stud may cause an electrical short and vehicle fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 421 model year 2010 All American school buses because a short rear tag light wiring harness could corrode and cause a sudden loss of low beam headlights.
Navistar is recalling 2003-2004 IC Bus school buses because chafing cables may cause an electrical short and fire.