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U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004	Deere & Company Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2007	Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008	John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC September 29, 2009	Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This poses a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2008	Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2010	Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2004	Deere & Company Recall of Compact Utility Tractors Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator in the event of a roll over incident.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2003	Deere & Company Recall of Compact Utility Tractors An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2004	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Recall of ATVs Dispensers Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cause the brake hose to wear by rubbing on the inner wheel or shock absorber spring seat, ultimately causing a brake fluid leak resulting in a complete loss of front braking capacity. This can lead to an increase in the braking distance and possible collision with bystanders, fixed objects, or other vehicles, causing serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2006	Deere & Co. Recall Compact Utility Tractors for Seat Belt Bracket Failure Hazard The seat bracket to which the seat belt is attached could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process resulting in a poor weld. In a tractor roll over, the weight of the operator could cause the bracket to break off of the seat's pivot plate.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2008	Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2007	ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2005	Shimano American Corp. Brake Inner Cable Recall The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC November 24, 2004	Deere & Company Recall of Riding Mowers The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006	Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2003	Koyker Manufacturing Recall of Utility Vehicles A brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2003	Club Car Inc. Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2011	Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC April 16, 2009	Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011	John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, which poses a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2010	Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2003	Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes Recalled by Specialized During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2009	Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007	Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2005	Club Car Recall of Golf Cars The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2008	Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure A brake caliper could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2011	John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Club Car Inc. Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles Microscopic cracks, in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2011	Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011	John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 7, 2006	Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2004	Valvoline Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005	Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Recall Reminder for ATVs In February 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake fluid aeration and adversely affecting rear brake performance.
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2007	Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2011	Bad Boy Enterprises Agrees to $715,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Buggies The U.S. CPS) announced today that Bad Boy Enterprises, LLC of Natchez, Miss., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $715,000 for failing to report a defect involving Classic Buggies off-road utility vehicles.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2006	John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011	Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 10, 2007	SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2010	The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. This could pose a fall or crash hazard to the cyclist.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2010	Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2002	Alpha International Recalls Pedal Cars The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels...
Popular Mechanics March 1, 2010 David Kiley	What's Next for Toyota: Your Top Recall Questions, Answered Questions still linger, notably, what will be the ultimate consequence of Toyota's nightmare episode.
The Motley Fool May 20, 2011 David Lee Smith	Deere Shifts Into Neutral But despite headwinds, management expects an 18% to 20% hike in sales his year.
Popular Mechanics February 9, 2010 Larry Webster	Toyota Cites Brake Software Problems in New Prius Recall The Prius, Toyota's technological flagship, may have a brake problem. Under certain conditions, according to the company, there may be slight interruption in the car's brake response.