International Brake Recall Monitor: April 2026
Audi expands E-Tron pushrod recall to 19,000 EVs, Volvo and Mack recall 5,137 trucks over Bendix modulator, plus Harley-Davidson, BRP, and GM brake actions.
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Volvo Group Recalls 5,137 Heavy Trucks Over Brake Modulator Connector Issue
Volvo Trucks and Mack are recalling 5,137 heavy-duty tractors over a Bendix rear brake modulator defect that can short-circuit and disable ABS and electronic stability control. No injuries reported.
GM Suspends Super Cruise Brake Assist Fix on 2026 Models
GM has suspended a dealer fix for Unwanted Integrated Brake Assist on 2026 Super Cruise–equipped CT5, Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Sierra EV, with no timeline for resumption.
Audi Expands E-Tron Brake Pedal Recall to 18,853 Vehicles Over Pushrod Defect
Audi is expanding a 2024 brake pedal recall to cover 18,853 additional E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback vehicles over a pushrod screw joint that may detach from the brake booster.
Jeep Cherokee Recall: 241 SUVs Flagged for ABS and ESC Defect
Chrysler is recalling 241 model-year 2026 Jeep Cherokee SUVs for a Brake System Control Module defect that can disable anti-lock braking and electronic stability control, with no warning indicator to alert the driver.
Harley-Davidson Recalls 16,994 Softail Motorcycles Over Rear Brake Line
Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 model-year 2025–2026 Softail motorcycles after identifying insufficient clearance between the rear brake line and Body Control Module that could cause fluid loss and reduced rear braking.
California Court Reverses $160M Suzuki GSX-R Brake Failure Verdict
A California appeals court unanimously reversed a $160 million verdict against Suzuki in a GSX-R600 brake failure case, ordering a new trial without punitive damages after finding excluded evidence constituted reversible error.
BRP Recalls Can-Am Origin Electric Motorcycle for Brake Caliper Defect
BRP is recalling 398 Can-Am Origin electric motorcycles after an FEA error left the front brake caliper support vulnerable to fatigue failure under repeated hard braking.
Range Rover Brake Defect Lawsuit Clears Key Court Hurdle
A federal judge denied Jaguar Land Rover's bid to compel arbitration in a class action alleging premature brake wear in 2023 Range Rover models, allowing the case to proceed.
GM Brake Master Cylinder Lawsuit Refiled With Three Plaintiffs
A refiled class action lawsuit alleges GM's brake master cylinder assemblies fail prematurely in five 2025 models, causing sudden hydraulic pressure loss and braking degradation.
GM Issues Stop-Sale for C8 Corvette Over Brake Light Detection Fault
GM has issued a stop-sale for 3,324 Chevrolet Corvettes (2025-2026) due to a rear brake light outage detection failure violating FMVSS 108 safety standards.
Volvo Trucks Recalls 222 VNL Units Over Brake Release Timing
Volvo Trucks is recalling 222 VNL heavy trucks over brake release timing that exceeds federal FMVSS 121 requirements, with a fix involving additional pneumatic plumbing components.
International Brake Recall Monitor: March 2026
Fourteen brake-related recalls landed across North America and Europe this month. Electronic brake boosters, trailer brake modules, and missing brake pedal pins dominated the headlines.
Ford Recalls 2,422 F-Series Chassis Over Brake Issue
Ford is recalling 2,422 F-59 and F-53 stripped chassis vehicles over a Hydroboost brake booster defect that can cause stop lamps to remain illuminated, violating federal lighting standards.
ARBOC Recalls 871 Transit Buses for Brake Line Error
ARBOC is recalling 871 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility transit buses after incorrectly installed rear brake lines disabled the rear ABS system, violating FMVSS 105.
Tesla Issues Model Y Front Brake Rotor Service Bulletin
Tesla Service Bulletin SB-26-33-002 addresses front brake rotor squealing on 2025–2026 Giga Berlin Model Y vehicles, requiring rotor replacement and brake burnishing on units under 50,000 km.
IC Bus Recalls 4,393 School Buses Over Brake Line Risk
International Motors recalls 4,393 IC Bus CESB school buses over incorrect brake line hardware that may cause hydraulic leaks and increased stopping distances.
Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Vehicles Over Trailer Module
Ford is recalling 4.38 million trucks and SUVs over an Integrated Trailer Module software flaw that can disable trailer lighting and brake function while towing.
🚨Ford Recalls 15,965 Transit Vans Over Brakes
Ford recalls 15,965 Transit vans over a missing brake booster cotter pin that can cause complete brake failure, prompting a NHTSA Do Not Drive advisory.
International Recalls 204 MV Trucks for ACC Service Brake Failure
International Motors recalls 204 MV trucks for ACC service brake failure in 26V084. Free ECU software update remedy. Owner letters mail April 13, 2026. VIN lookup starts April 6. NHTSA 26V084000.