2012 WORKHORSE W42
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall Date: 2013-02-20
2012 WORKHORSE W42 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 13V054000
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 3226
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 WORKHORSE W42 Recall 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.