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2012 WORKHORSE W42

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 5 TSBs

13V512000 Oct 17, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
2,016 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
13V054000 Feb 20, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
3,226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 WORKHORSE W42

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
IK0700097 Sep 22, 2017
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
IK0700097 Sep 22, 2017
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
IK0700096 Sep 5, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Supplemental Diagnostic and Service Information; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system and N9, N10, N13, A26 or Cummins ISB, ISL, ISX engines built from January 2016
IK0800546 Sep 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
IK1200029 Jul 25, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR INTERNAL RESTRICTION AND FLUSH PROCEDURE

WORKHORSE W42 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WORKHORSE W42 across all model years (2001–2012).

15 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WORKHORSE W42 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2012 (current) 2 0
2011 2 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 2 0 View
2006 2 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 0 View

Other WORKHORSE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
W22 19 370 View
W20 15 38 View
W62 9 0 View
W21 8 3 View
P42 7 0 View
W18 5 4 View
W24 5 4 View
CLASS A 4 1 View