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HighNHTSA·13V054000·Announced 2013-02-20

Navistar Recalls 2011-2012 Workhorse W42 and W62 Vehicles for Brake Warning Defect

Navistar is recalling 2011-2012 Workhorse W42 and W62 vehicles because the brake fluid level indicator may fail to warn drivers of low fluid, potentially increasing stopping distance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system defect that could increase the risk of a crash, fitting the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' No deaths or injuries are explicitly reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between July 18, 2011, and July 12, 2012, and are equipped with hydraulic brakes. The recall involves 3,226 vehicles.

The defect involves the brake fluid level indicator (FLI), which may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver. Without this 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.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
WORKHORSE W62, W42
Brand
WORKHORSE
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,226

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • W62
  • W42

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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