Hazard
34 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 34 seat belt defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (12%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all seat belt defect 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.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2026 GLC models because the center rear seat belts may lack the child seat protection function, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300 and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed, potentially causing the seat belt anchor to loosen.
Autocar is recalling 2020-2023 Legend trucks because seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Winnebago and Itasca recall certain 2020-2023 motorhomes due to improperly tightened seat belt attachments that may fail to restrain occupants in a crash. Dealers will tighten fasteners free of charge.
Nova Bus is recalling 2012-2022 LFS vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not retract properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2,584 2022 Audi A3 and S3 sedans because the seat belt tensioners may not restrain occupants properly during a crash.
Hyundai recalls 2021 Accent vehicles due to defective seat belt pretensioners that may explode in a crash and project metal fragments, risking injury to occupants.
Jayco recalls certain 2021-2022 motorhomes with defective seat belt retractors that may fail to secure child restraint systems during crashes. Dealers will replace the retractors free of charge.
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2018–2022 recreational vehicles with sofa seat belts that may not be correctly installed. Unsecured passengers face increased injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2019-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles because the front passenger seat belt may be misrouted, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Maserati is recalling 2021 Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte vehicles. Seat belt retractors may fail to lock, preventing child restraints from securing properly during a crash.
Certain 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles have rear seat belt assemblies without proper automatic locking function, preventing child restraint systems from securing correctly. Dealers will inspect and replace affected assemblies at no cost.
Lamborghini is recalling 2021 Urus vehicles because middle-rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles because seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.
Prevost is recalling 2021 X3 Commuter Coaches because incorrectly assembled seat belts at flip-up seats may sit improperly on wheelchair users, increasing injury risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2019-2022 Vision and All American school buses because seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because the driver's seat belt retractor may not lock during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Eldorado is recalling 2017 Axess, Arrivo, XHF, and E-Z Rider II buses because seat belt buckles may be stuck, preventing use.
Van-Con is recalling 2011-2017 Dual Rear-Wheel school buses because seat belt buckles may rest across passengers' laps, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX buses because seat lap belts may be anchored to the seat rather than the bus structure, increasing injury risk in a crash.
BMW is recalling approximately 15,455 vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not lock properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2014-2016 Legacy motorhomes because the shoulder belt may rest too low, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2011-2013 and 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks because passenger seat belt anchors may be installed in the wrong location, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2015 Sonata vehicles because the front passenger seat belt buckle may prevent fastening, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Spartan is recalling 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because seat belts may be too long for smaller occupants, increasing crash injury risk.