Workhorse W42 recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Workhorse W42, covering 15,589 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Workhorse W42 recalls by model year

2012 2 2011 2 2010 1 2008 1 2007 2 2006 2 2005 1 2004 1 2003 1 2002 1 2001 1

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Service brakesReported October 17, 2013 · 2,016 vehicles affected

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 brakesReported February 20, 2013 · 3,226 vehicles affected

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

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported June 15, 2011 · 46 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 w42 and w46 workhorse chassis manufactured from january 1, 2011, through may 25, 2011. The steering wheel components do not meet design specifications. As a result, the steering wheel inner piece may separate from the outer piece, which may decrease the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
Risk: Decreased driver control may increase the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering wheel free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 11V326000 · Recall details

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported April 16, 2010 · 521 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
Risk: An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.

Recall number 10V158000 · Recall details

Steering: gear box: shaft pitmanReported August 28, 2008 · 5,606 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Workhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 w42 commercial chassis and w18 recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. The recall began on september 19, 2008. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑946‑7731 or at http://www.navistar.com.

Recall number 08V442000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasolineReported June 8, 2007 · 4,174 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." fuel spillage during a rollover test exceeded 142g, which does not comply with the standard.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Vehicles will be fitted with a new wide retaining ring and additionally any vehicles built prior to july 1, 2003 will also be fitted with an extra retention clip. The recall began on july 27, 2007. Owners may contact workhorse at 877‑294‑6773.

Recall number 07V233000 · Recall details

Questions about the Workhorse W42 recalls

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How many recalls does the Workhorse W42 have?

6, covering service brakes, steering and electrical system.

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