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.
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.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE and GLS vehicles because incorrectly installed air conditioner drain hoses may cause water intrusion, leading to electrical short circuits and fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour vehicles because battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block, causing an electrical short circuit and increasing fire risk.
General Motors is recalling 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with 6.6L engines because a battery cable defect may cause a short circuit and fire.
Chrysler is recalling approximately 19,214 2021 RAM heavy-duty trucks with diesel engines due to a potential electrical short in the intake heater relay that could cause vehicle fires. Owners should not park these vehicles indoors until repaired.
Hyundai is recalling 2015-2020 Genesis and G80 vehicles because the ABS module could short circuit and cause a fire. Owners should park outside until the fuse is replaced.
Micro Bird is recalling 2013-2021 G5 school and transit buses because damaged electrical wiring behind the driver's seat may cause a short circuit or fire.
Autocar is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because the seat belt harness may chafe and short circuit the engine, causing unexpected stalling that could lead to crashes.
Navistar is recalling 2021-2022 IC Bus CE school buses because weather seal defects may cause stop sign failures, increasing crash risk.
Certain 2018-2021 Ducati Scrambler 1100 motorcycles may experience an electrical short-circuit when the exhaust valve cable contacts the positive battery wire, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a new cable guide and cable tie at no charge.
Nissan is recalling 2020 Titan and Titan XD trucks because an exposed wire in the engine harness could cause an electrical short, leading to engine stall or fire.
Isuzu and Chevrolet are recalling 2020 NPR-HD and 4500 Crew Cab trucks because a chafing wire harness or hose could cause a short circuit, engine stall, or fire.
First Light Safety Products is recalling illuminated school bus stop signs sold for specific bus models between April and October 2020. A defective weather seal may allow contaminants to enter, potentially causing electrical shorts and rendering the signs inoperable.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling the DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System due to fluid leaks that can cause electrical shorts, heat, and smoke.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining Systems due to a risk of fluid leaks causing electrical shorts, heat, and fire.
Micro Bird is recalling 75 model-year 2019 MB II buses because a grounding wire issue may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
Hyundai is recalling 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles because the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit could corrode and cause an electrical short, creating a risk of engine compartment fire.
Fontaine is recalling 1,074 2016-2020 Freightliner 114SD Autohaulers because cab movement may damage the battery cable, creating a fire risk.
Kia is recalling 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, potentially causing an electrical short and engine compartment fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because the engine harness may contact and chafe, potentially short-circuiting and causing engine stall during operation.
Triple E is recalling 2020 Wonder W24MB, W24RTB, and W24FTB motorhomes because an improperly tightened electrical connection may short circuit and cause a fire.
Grand Design is recalling 2016-2018 Reflection trailers because a wiring connector may allow water intrusion, potentially causing an electrical short circuit and fire.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 461 HE 600 instruments due to a cleaning solution leak that can cause electrical shorts and burned components.
ARBOC is recalling 113 Spirit of America and Spirit of Liberty buses because misrouted power cables may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Beckman Coulter is recalling iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzers due to a defect in the SATA power adapter cable that poses a risk of electrical short, charring, smoke, or flames.