Severity 4 of 5
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Severity 4 (Severe) recalls have a real, documented risk of significant injury, hospitalization, or property damage even if no deaths have been reported. The agency classification is FDA Class II with hospitalization reports, USDA Class I, or a structural vehicle defect. These need attention quickly — not five-alarm urgency but not something to put off. Examples include allergen mislabeling on common allergens for products eaten by children, drug potency out of specification by a margin that could cause measurable harm, and vehicle defects affecting braking or steering.
The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.
Autocar is recalling 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles because transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. If bolts fail and disconnect, vehicles could lose suspension control, increasing crash risk.
Certain 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, X7, and related models have a front axle support weld that may separate, potentially affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing crash risk.
Jayco recalls 2019-2021 Entegra Qwest and Jayco Melbourne motorhomes because the front fender liner can chafe the brake hose, causing brake fluid loss and extended stopping distances.