Workhorse W42, W62 (2011-2012): Service brakes
Recall 13V054000 · Feb 20, 2013 · Navistar, Inc.
3,226
vehicles affected
3,226
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V054000
- Date
- Feb 20, 2013
- Maker
- Navistar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,226
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V054000?
2 models: Workhorse W42 (2011-2012), Workhorse W62 (2011-2012), about 3,226 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V054000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.