Workhorse recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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 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.
Vehicles covered
- Workhorse W42 2011–2012
- Workhorse W62 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V054000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 20, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,226
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 18, 2011 to Jul 12, 2012
- Part
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
- Maker's own recall number
- 51301-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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Workhorse recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 19, 2014
- Workhorse recall: Service brakes Oct 17, 2013
- Workhorse recall: Electrical system Apr 16, 2010
- Workhorse recall: Steering Jun 15, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.