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Parking Brake: complaints and recalls by model

The NHTSA complaint file has 4,945 component mentions of Parking Brake. That is 2.2 per 1,000 component mentions in the file. 370 NHTSA recall campaigns name a component in this group.

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

In the order of the number of mentions.

Parking Brake: model lines with the most component mentions in complaints
Model lineMentionsPer 1,000 component mentions of the line
Jaguar S-Type2638.4
Chevrolet Cobalt SS2365.2
Fleetwood Southwind1979.8
Ford Mustang GT1720.3
Winnebago Adventurer1658.4
Fleetwood Pace Arrow1464.8
Pontiac Fiero1379.8
Chevrolet P3010192.3
Chevrolet Blazer EV739.5
Chevrolet Z71758.3
Jeep Comanche6100
Saturn Sky58
Winnebago Brave552.1
Allegro Motor Home4444.4
Chevrolet P34444.4
Fleetwood Storm476.9
Itasca Itasca466.7
Airstream Land Yacht3107.1
BMW 745I316
BMW M2385.7
Coachmen Coachmen325.2
Damon Damon385.7
International Harvester 4700356.6
Isuzu Hombre321.1
Safari Coach Trek3125

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

For all vehicles in the file, the figure for Parking Brake is 2.2 per 1,000 component mentions. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Component: The part or the system that a complaint or a recall campaign names. NHTSA has a fixed list of component names.

Names in the group

The component names of NHTSA that start with the group name.

Parking Brake: the component names in the complaint file
Component name in the fileMentions
Parking Brake3,031
Conventional1,084
Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable345
Conventional / Mechanical186
Driveline / Hydraulic / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings71
Indicator Light68
Driveline / Hydraulic42
Driveline / Hydraulic / Actuator42
Electrical24
Driveline23
Conventional / Air10
Electrical / Switch5
Driveline / Air4
Electrical / Control Module4
Electrical / Control Module / Software3

Counts by year

Component mentions of Parking Brake, by the year NHTSA received the complaint. The largest year is 2005, with 354 mentions.
Recall campaigns that name Parking Brake, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2016, with 29 campaigns.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 20 of 370.

  1. 26V694000Received . 7 units.

    Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Koenigsegg Automotive AB (Koenigsegg) is recalling certain 2025-2026 CC850 vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not engage properly when the vehicle is in reverse, allowing in unintended vehicle movement.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The parking brake control software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected be mailed October 29, 2026. Owners may contact Koenigsegg's customer service at 703-712-8324.

    Report filed by Koenigsegg Automotive AB. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  2. 26V604000Received . 5 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5494. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  3. 26V076000Received . 800 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Feb 17, 2026.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  4. 26V031000Received . 20 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532830.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N252532830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  5. 25V763000Received . 159 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CV vehicles. The brake pressure switch harness may not have protective material on the wires, causing a short circuit and reducing brake performance.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25521. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 and 25V414 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25521. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  6. 25V647000Received . 14 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25518.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  7. 25V646000Received . 11,952 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25517. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

  8. 25V635000Received . 150 units.

    Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.

    Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R25DS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

  9. 25V522000Received . 3,230 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  10. 25E048000Received . 5,668 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC (Bendix) is recalling certain Knorr-Bresme 22/24-57 brake chambers, with part number K068622 and K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A brake chamber air leak may cause the parking brake to partially apply or slow to release, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Bendix will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at 1-800-247-2725.

    Report filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  11. 25V462000Received . 244 units.

    Parking Brake / Electrical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2024 Rizon FEC7K (E16), FEC9K (E18), and 2025 FECXK (E18) trucks. The electric parking brake (EPB) actuator may use a spacer that is too big, resulting in excessive friction and overheated brake components.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Overheated brake components can result in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MFTA will replace the EPB actuator. In addition, the brake assembly will be inspected for brake dragging, and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1-877-711-0707. MFTA's number for this recall is C10138.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number C10138. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

  12. 25V447000Received . 150 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800 vehicles. The spacer for the brake caliper may be too big, resulting in an increased air gap.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A brake caliper with an increased air gap may prevent the parking brake from properly engaging, allowing the vehicle to rollaway and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Shyft will replace the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 25-17.

    Report filed by Shyft Group. Manufacturer campaign number 25-17. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  13. 25V414000Received . 12,004 units.

    Parking BrakePark-outside advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2025 CV vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch/fuse harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25507. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

  14. 25V433000Received . 40,233 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. Any harness that has existing damage will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252503010.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N252503010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  15. 25V323000Received . 7 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The parking brake can be released when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  16. 25V135000Received . 88 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.

    Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number VS3HALHAN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  17. 25V090000Received . 689 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3ESCHWEI.

    Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number V3ESCHWEI. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  18. 24V693000Received . 12,400 units.

    Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC324.

    Report filed by Kia America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SC324. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  19. 24V688000Received . 2,025 units.

    Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

  20. 24V518000Received . 900 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.

    Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5615. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

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Recall Register. Parking Brake: complaints and recalls by model. https://recallregister.com/component/parking-brake/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, complaint and recall files. Data through .

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Questions

Which model lines have the most component mentions of Parking Brake?
Jaguar S-Type: 26 mentions. Chevrolet Cobalt SS: 23 mentions. Fleetwood Southwind: 19 mentions. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Which name in the group Parking Brake do complaints use most often?
Parking Brake, with 3,031 mentions. This page lists 15 names of the group.
What is the component group Parking Brake?
NHTSA gives each component a name in levels. The group has each name that starts with Parking Brake. It has 4,945 component mentions in the complaint file.