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HighNHTSA·13V512000·Announced 2013-10-17

Navistar Recalls 2012 Workhorse W42 and W62 Vehicles for Brake Fluid Indicator Defect

Navistar is recalling 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 structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 vehicles manufactured between July 13, 2012, and October 12, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with hydraulic brakes. The recall addresses a defect in the brake fluid level indicator (FLI) which may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.

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.

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. 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
2,016

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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