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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V054000

2012 Workhorse W62 | 2011 Workhorse W42 | 2011 Workhorse W62 | 2012 Workhorse W42 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Published February 20, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 20, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V054000, published February 20, 2013. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2012 Workhorse W62 | 2011 Workhorse W42 | 2011 Workhorse W62 | 2012 Workhorse W42 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
WORKHORSE
Model
W62
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Lot
2012 WORKHORSE W62 | 2011 WORKHORSE W42 | 2011 WORKHORSE W62 | 2012 WORKHORSE W42
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Workhorse W62 | 2011 Workhorse W42 | 2011 Workhorse W62 | 2012 Workhorse W42 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V054000 on February 20, 2013. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WORKHORSE. Model: W62.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)