NHTSA Campaign 13V054000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Issued by Navistar, Inc. · Reported Feb 20, 2013 · 3,226 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WORKHORSE W42 2011 3,226
WORKHORSE W42 2012 3,226
WORKHORSE W62 2011 3,226
WORKHORSE W62 2012 3,226

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V054000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.