The worst 2012 Workhorse W42 problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V512000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V054000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Workhorse W42 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
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- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change...
- This article is intended to provide information for how to program International Engines that have been...
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
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Is the 2012 Workhorse W42 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Workhorse W42.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Workhorse W42?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2012 Workhorse W42 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes.
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