Parking Brake
Parking Brake is named in 4,499 complaint component mentions since 1995, 2.9 of every 1,000 across the whole file, peaking in 2005 with 354.
369 NHTSA recall campaigns cite a component in this group. The model line with the most complaint mentions is the GMC Yukon XL (37, 34.6 per 1,000 of that line's mentions).
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
Model lines reported most
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 of the line's mentions |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL | 37 | 34.6 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 26 | 40.2 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt SS | 23 | 65.2 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 19 | 84.4 |
| Ford Mustang GT | 17 | 20.4 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 16 | 65.8 |
| Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 14 | 67.3 |
| Pontiac Fiero | 13 | 79.8 |
| Chevrolet P30 | 10 | 200 |
| Chevrolet Z71 | 7 | 58.3 |
| Jeep Comanche | 6 | 100 |
| Saturn Sky | 5 | 9.3 |
| Winnebago Brave | 5 | 52.1 |
| Allegro Motor Home | 4 | 444.4 |
| Chevrolet P3 | 4 | 444.4 |
| Fleetwood Storm | 4 | 95.2 |
| Itasca Itasca | 4 | 66.7 |
| Airstream Land Yacht | 3 | 107.1 |
| BMW 745I | 3 | 17.2 |
| Coachmen Coachmen | 3 | 25.2 |
| Damon Damon | 3 | 85.7 |
| International Harvester 4700 | 3 | 56.6 |
| Isuzu Hombre | 3 | 21.1 |
| Safari Coach Trek | 3 | 125 |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 3 | 150 |
Fleet-wide reference: 2.9 per 1,000. Lines above that figure draw a larger share of their complaints from this component than the file as a whole.
Sub-components
| Description in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 2,639 |
| Conventional | 1,079 |
| Conventional: Mechanical: Linkage and Cable | 342 |
| Conventional: Mechanical | 185 |
| Driveline: Hydraulic: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings | 70 |
| Indicator Light | 66 |
| Driveline: Hydraulic | 42 |
| Driveline: Hydraulic: Actuator | 39 |
| Driveline | 23 |
| Conventional: Air | 10 |
| Driveline: Air | 4 |
Mentions by year
Recalls by year
Recent recall campaigns citing parking brake
Defect, as filed: 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: The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.; manufacturer campaign CR5494.
Defect, as filed: 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: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America; manufacturer campaign RVXX2601.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: General Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign N252532830.
Defect, as filed: 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: Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 25521.
Defect, as filed: 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: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 25518.
Defect, as filed: 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: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 25517.
Defect, as filed: 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: A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company; manufacturer campaign R25DS.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 25511.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC.
Defect, as filed: 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: Overheated brake components can result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.; manufacturer campaign C10138.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Shyft Group; manufacturer campaign 25-17.
Park outside advisory
Defect, as filed: 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: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy: 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.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 25507.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: General Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign N252503010.
Defect, as filed: 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: A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 25506.
Defect, as filed: 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: Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; manufacturer campaign VS3HALHAN.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; manufacturer campaign V3ESCHWEI.
Defect, as filed: 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: A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.; manufacturer campaign SC324.
Defect, as filed: 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: An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
5 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Defect, as filed: 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: A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.; manufacturer campaign CR5615.
Defect, as filed: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC school buses. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Consequence: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions to owners, and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-01-009.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Lion Electric Company; manufacturer campaign R2024-01-009.
Questions and answers
Which vehicles have the most complaints about parking brake?
By complaint mentions: GMC Yukon XL (37), Jaguar S-Type (26), Chevrolet Cobalt SS (23), Fleetwood Southwind (19), Ford Mustang GT (17). Raw counts reflect how many of each line are on the road as much as anything else; the per-1,000 column shows how large a share of that line's complaints the component takes.
How many recalls concern parking brake?
369 NHTSA campaigns list a component in this group; the 20 most recent are shown above.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 and 24 Sep 2026. Component groups are the first level of NHTSA's component taxonomy.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 (complaints) and 24 Sep 2026 (recalls). See the methodology.