Vehicle recall 13V054000 · February 20, 2013
Workhorse W42 and W62
The brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driver.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V054000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 2013
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51301-C
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,226
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Workhorse W42 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Workhorse W62 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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