2012 Workhorse W42 Recalls
All 2012 Workhorse W42 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.November 5th, 2013
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Recall Date
November 5th, 2013
November 5th, 2013
Units Effected
2,016
2,016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V512000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51302-C
Manufactured Begin Date: July 13th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 12th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: November 1st, 2013
Defect Summary:
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles, manufactured from July 13, 2012, through October 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver. Consequence Summary:
Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the FLI switch free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 51302-C. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
November 5th, 2013
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES
Recall Date
November 5th, 2013
November 5th, 2013
Units Effected
2,016
2,016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V512000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51302-C
Manufactured Begin Date: July 13th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 12th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: November 1st, 2013
Defect Summary:
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles, manufactured from July 13, 2012, through October 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver. Consequence Summary:
Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the FLI switch free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 51302-C. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
February 20th, 2013
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Recall Date
February 20th, 2013
February 20th, 2013
Units Effected
3,226
3,226
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V054000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51301-C
Manufactured Begin Date: July 18th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: July 12th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: April 26th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2011, through July 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes. The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver. Consequence Summary:
Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FLI switch free of charge. The safety recall began on April 26, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 51301-C. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
February 20th, 2013
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES
Recall Date
February 20th, 2013
February 20th, 2013
Units Effected
3,226
3,226
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V054000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51301-C
Manufactured Begin Date: July 18th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: July 12th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: April 26th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2011, through July 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes. The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver. Consequence Summary:
Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FLI switch free of charge. The safety recall began on April 26, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 51301-C. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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