The Recall Desk

Hazard

Structural Defect recalls

2,094 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,094
Critical
3
Severe
1,081
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 2,094 structural defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,081 (52%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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976–1000 of 2094

  • HighNHTSA·19V095000·2019-02-13

    Audi Recalls 2018 A3 and RS3 for Missing Head Restraint Pins

    Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2018 Audi A3 and RS3 vehicles because center rear seat head restraint latching pins may be missing, posing an injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    AUDI — AUDI A3 CABRIOLET, RS 3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0804-2019·2019-02-13

    Richard Wolf Bronchoscope Tubes Recalled for Potential Bonding Defects

    Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 873 Bronchoscope Tubes, Model Texas, because non-functional bonding points may loosen. The devices are used for respiratory tract investigation and therapy.

    Product
    Richard Wolf Bronchoscope Tubes, Model Texas. Device is reusable and should be sterilized prior to each use. Product Usage: Bronchoscopes are intended for investigation, diagnosis and therapy of pathological changes and removal of foreign bodies in the area of the tracheobronchi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·19V078000·2019-02-11

    Forest River Recalls 2019 Columbus Trailers Due to Hitch Bolt Issue

    Forest River is recalling 2019 Columbus recreational trailers because insufficiently tightened pin box mounting bolts could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0750-2019·2019-01-23

    Kimberly-Clark Recalls U by Kotex Sleek Tampons for Structural Defect

    Kimberly-Clark is recalling U by Kotex Sleek tampons because they may come apart upon removal. The recall covers 68,852,076 units distributed nationwide and in Canada.

    Product
    U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular/Super Tampons, 34 Count Multipack
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0731-2019·2019-01-23

    Conformis iTotal Hip Replacement System Reamed with Incorrect Interference Fit

    Conformis, Inc. is recalling one iTotal Hip Replacement System because the reamer instruments used had a -1mm interference fit instead of the expected -2mm.

    Product
    iTotal Hip Replacement System, Total Hip Replacement System, Catalog Number HAA-050-D001-020101
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0698-2019·2019-01-16

    Ion Beam Applications Recalls Proteus 235 Proton Therapy Systems

    Ion Beam Applications is recalling seven Proteus 235 proton therapy systems due to a risk of detachment of the Compact Gantry Rolling Floor.

    Product
    Proteus 235 Product Usage: The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment b
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0625-2019·2018-12-26

    FDA Recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna Due to Tip Disengagement

    FDA is recalling specific lots of the Covidien Emprint Long Percutaneous Antenna because the ceramic trocar tip may disengage from the needle shaft, potentially remaining in the patient.

    Product
    Covidien Emprint Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA30L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0626-2019·2018-12-26

    FDA Recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna Due to Tip Disengagement

    FDA is recalling specific lots of the Covidien Emprint Short Percutaneous Antenna because the ceramic trocar tip may disengage from the needle shaft during use, potentially remaining in the patient.

    Product
    Covidien Emprint Short Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA15L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V924000·2018-12-21

    Collins Recalls 2018 Buses Due to Improperly Tightened Seat Bolts

    Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 2018 SH, DH, P24, T22, T24, and TH buses because seat bolts may not be properly tightened, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    COLLINS — COLLINS DH, SH, TH, T22
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V893000·2018-12-17

    Audi Recalls 2018 A5 Sportback for Loose Front Suspension Fasteners

    Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles because front suspension fasteners may not be sufficiently tightened, which could cause a front wheel to become loose.

    Product
    AUDI — AUDI A5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V877000·2018-12-10

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses for Roof Adhesive Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because improperly applied roof adhesive may reduce roof header strength during a rollover crash.

    Product
    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·18V878000·2018-12-10

    Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recalled for Roof Adhesive Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because improperly applied roof adhesive may increase injury risk in rollover crashes.

    Product
    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V853000·2018-11-30

    Keystone Recalls 2019 Montana Trailers Due to Axle Weld Defects

    Keystone RV Company is recalling 2019 Montana recreational trailers because defective axle welds could cause the wheel assembly to detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KEYSTONE — KEYSTONE MONTANA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V845000·2018-11-28

    Ford Recalls 2016-2018 Focus Models Due to Clutch Fracture Risk

    Ford is recalling 2016-2018 Focus vehicles with 1.0L engines and manual transmissions because a clutch fracture could cause a fluid leak and fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V848000·2018-11-28

    Honda Recalls 2019 Ridgeline and Pilot for Air Bag Deployment Risk

    Honda is recalling 2019 Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles because a trim panel clip may interfere with right-side curtain air bag deployment in a crash.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA RIDGELINE, PILOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0425-2019·2018-11-21

    AROA Biosurgery Recalls OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold Mesh Devices

    AROA Biosurgery is recalling OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm devices because the PGA suture material degraded, causing them to fail burst specifications.

    Product
    OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm, Part Number F10256-1620G
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • HighNHTSA·18V825000·2018-11-21

    Great Dane Recalls 2019 Freedom Trailers Due to Narrow Rear Impact Guards

    Great Dane Trailers is recalling 2019 Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers because the rear impact guards may be too narrow, potentially failing to prevent vehicles from going under the trailer in a crash.

    Product
    GREAT DANE — GREAT DANE FREEDOM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0441-2019·2018-11-21

    R82 A/S Recalls Heron Toilet and Bath Chairs Due to Aluminum Gas Spring

    R82 A/S is recalling 687 Heron toilet and bath chairs because they contain aluminum gas spring heads. The recall is a replacement campaign for these specific units.

    Product
    Heron toilet and bath chair Model 880505-01 & 880505-11
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0460-2019·2018-11-21

    Virtual Imaging RadPRO Mobile X-Ray System Recalled for Mount Separation Risk

    Virtual Imaging is recalling 253 RadPRO Mobile 40kW Digital X-Ray Systems because the tube head may separate and fall off the unit.

    Product
    RadPRO(R) Mobile 40kW Digital X-Ray System - Model: SM-40HF-B-D-C Product Usage: Instrument is used to take diagnostic radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts on both adult and pediatric subjects. Applications c
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V805000·2018-11-14

    Ford Recalls 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator for Seat Track Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because missing seat brackets may allow the second-row center seat to move in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide