Recall 13V512000: 2012 Workhorse W42, 2012 Workhorse W62
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 2,016
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Workhorse W42
- 2012 Workhorse W62
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V512000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51302-C
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 1, 2013
- Components
- Service brakes (Brakes); Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology