The BRAKE Report Staff

The BRAKE Report Staff

The BRAKE Report is the trade publication of record for braking systems, friction materials, and brake safety. Published by Hagman Media and edited by founder Brian Hagman, it covers OEM and aftermarket braking technology, NHTSA brake-related recalls, and commercial vehicle brake systems for an audience of chassis engineers, friction industry professionals, and automotive investors.

International Brake Recall Monitor: May 2026

International Brake Recall Monitor: May 2026

May's international brake recall activity centered on Hyundai's cross-border phantom-braking campaign, covering 81,646 vehicles in Canada and 421,078 in the US. The fix targets oversensitive front-camera software supplied by Mobis. Meanwhile, Ford's Bosch-built brake booster defect kept spreading through European registers.