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.
New Flyer is recalling 337 electric buses because drain valve issues may allow liquid to accumulate in battery packs, increasing the risk of an electrical short and fire.
Honda recalls 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles whose 12-volt battery cable is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can cause short circuits or overheating during crashes and increase the risk of fire or injury.
Ineos Automotive is recalling certain 2024 Grenadier vehicles with auxiliary switch package relays due to potential wiring damage that could cause electrical shorts and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair wiring at no cost.
BioFire FilmArray TORCH diagnostic devices have a power switch that may degrade from internal arcing and carbon buildup, potentially causing electrical short, device overheating, or failure to power on.
Chrysler is recalling 32 2023 Pacifica plug-in hybrid vehicles due to an electrical short from an incorrectly installed battery isolator post that may cause fire while parked or driving.
Nikola is recalling 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles because coolant may leak inside the battery pack, creating a risk of electrical short and fire.
Kia is recalling 1.7 million vehicles because an electrical short in the brake control unit may cause an engine compartment fire.
Triple E is recalling 2021-2023 Unity motorhomes because a battery disconnect switch may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles because over-tightened battery inserts may break, causing a short circuit and increasing fire risk.
Navistar is recalling certain IC BUS and International commercial buses and trucks due to a brake pressure switch defect that may cause electrical short and fire risk. Owners should park vehicles outside until repairs are completed.
Navistar is recalling certain IC Bus CESB school buses with brake pressure switch assemblies that may leak brake fluid and cause electrical short-circuits, creating a fire risk while driving or parked.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with power liftgates due to an electrical short that may cause a fire. Owners should park outside until repairs are completed.
BMW is recalling 2007-2014 MINI Cooper models because a short-circuit in the driver's footwell may cause a fire. Owners should contact dealers for inspection and repair.
Triple E is recalling 2023 Unity and Wonder motorhomes because exposed copper at the GFCI exterior receptacle can cause electrical shorts, arcing, and fire.
Les Technologies Ecotuned Inc. is recalling 2018-2023 E85 MK3 EV conversion systems because a defective charging harness connection may short circuit and cause a fire.
Navistar is recalling 2017-2023 International CV trucks for a brake pressure switch assembly defect that may leak brake fluid and cause an electrical short-circuit, increasing fire risk while driving or parked.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2022-2023 LRBE electric trucks because a coolant line defect may cause a battery short circuit and fire.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR electric vehicles. A faulty battery coolant line could cause electrical shorts and fire. Owners should contact Volvo for free battery inspection and replacement.
General Motors recalls 2019-2023 Chevrolet medium-duty trucks (4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD) for a brake pressure sensor defect that can cause electrical fire risk. Owners must park outside until repairs are complete.
Prevost is recalling 2023 X3-45 and X3-45 VIP motor coaches because an insufficient grommet allows electrical cables to chafe, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles because water may enter the passenger compartment, potentially disabling safety features.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE and GLS models because incorrectly installed air conditioner drain hoses may cause water intrusion, increasing the risk of fire or electrical failure.
Hyundai is recalling 2019-2023 Santa Fe and related variants plus 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles equipped with tow hitch harnesses. Water accumulation in the harness module may cause electrical short and fire.
Kia is recalling 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles with tow hitch harnesses that may accumulate water, causing electrical shorts that can result in fire.
Ford is recalling 2023 F-150 Lightning trucks because the high-voltage battery pack may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.