Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WORKHORSE
Model Of Vehicle
W42
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V512000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120713
End Of Manufacture
20121012
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2016
Date Owners Notified
20131101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20131017
Make Campaign Number
51302-C