Workhorse Recall 13V054000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 13V054000 · announced February 20, 2013 · filed by Navistar, Inc. · 3,226 units affected

The problem

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.

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Workhorse W42
• 2012 Workhorse W42
• 2011 Workhorse W62
• 2012 Workhorse W62

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.