Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Navistar, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120713
End Date Of Manufacturing
20121012
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2016
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20131101
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Navistar, Inc.
Report Received Date
20131017
Record Creation Date
20131105
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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 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.