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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V512000

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

Published November 5, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V512000, published November 5, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2012 Workhorse W62 | 2012 Workhorse W42 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

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

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Questions about this recall

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

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V512000 on November 5, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)