Service brakesRecall 13V-512 · Workhorse vehicles
Navistar, Inc. recall 13V-512 covers 2,016 Workhorse vehicles for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V512000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 13, 2012 to October 12, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.