Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 14V-574 · 2011–2012 Workhorse W62
Navistar, Inc. recall 14V-574 covers 6,481 2011–2012 Workhorse W62 for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V574000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse W62 Commercial Chassis manufactured June 21, 2010, to October 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the weld joining the right hand side exhaust down pipe to the exhaust manifold may fatigue.
The risk
A failure of the weld may allow hot exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install support brackets on the right and left hand exhaust down pipes and a catalyst spacer bar to prevent swaying. Any cracked down pipes will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 61401-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.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 21, 2010 to October 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.