Hazard
144 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 144 seat belt failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 38 (26%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all seat belt failure 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.
Volkswagen is recalling 54,729 2018 Atlas vehicles because missing manual information can lead to seat belt buckle damage, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Glaval transit buses because a washer in the driver's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the belt to separate from the vehicle.
Van Hool is recalling 2015-2018 motorcoaches because seat belt buckle casings may fail, exposing the buckles and reducing the likelihood of seat belt use.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016-2018 GLC models because rear seat belt latch plates may retract into the interior paneling, preventing use.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,263 model year 2018 AMG GT vehicles because seat belts may bind, causing slack that increases injury risk in a crash.
Double K is recalling 2016-2017 Hometown Trolley buses because the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the belt from latching.
General Motors is recalling 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because front seat belt retractors may not perform correctly in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Pacifica minivans with 8-passenger seating because a seat belt buckle may cause the left outboard belt to unlatch.
New Flyer is recalling 2015-2017 transit buses because the driver's seat belt buckle may be stuck, preventing the belt from latching.
Ford is recalling 2015-2017 F-150 and 2017 F-250/F-350 trucks because the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle may detach, increasing injury risk.
Gillig is recalling 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses because the driver's seat belt buckle may be stuck, preventing the belt from latching.
BMW is recalling 2018 M4, 430i, and 440i convertibles because front seat belts may fail to restrain occupants in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected assemblies free of charge.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because seat belt D-ring mountings may detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
General Motors is recalling 40,683 vehicles from 2014-2017 because a software error may prevent front air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Honda is recalling 2018 Odyssey vehicles because the third-row center seat belt tongue may not latch securely, increasing injury risk in a crash.
American Honda is recalling about 2,200 2017 Pioneer 700 recreational off-highway vehicles because a manufacturing defect may cause the front passenger seat belt buckle to fail.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 12,743 2017 vehicles because front seat belt pretensioners may not function properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2016 Vision and All American school buses because loose or missing nuts may allow shoulder belt D-rings to detach in a crash.
Ride The Ducks International LLC is recalling 1996-2014 amphibious vehicles because driver seats and seat belts may not secure occupants in a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific 2016-2018 Audi and Volkswagen models because air bags or seat belt pretensioners may not function properly in a crash.
Ford is recalling specific 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because heat from seat belt pretensioners may cause anchor cables to fail, increasing injury risk in a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles because a missing bolt may allow the front passenger seat belt webbing to detach, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because a module may short circuit, preventing airbags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because rear seat belt bolts may not be properly tightened.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles because the driver's seat belt tensioner cable may separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.