2012 Workhorse W42 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Workhorse W42. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Oct 17, 2013Crash risk2012 Workhorse W42, 2012 Workhorse W62 — Service Brakes
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.
13V512000 · 2K units · Navistar, Inc.
- Feb 20, 2013Crash risk2011–2012 Workhorse W42, 2011–2012 Workhorse W62 — Service Brakes
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.
13V054000 · 3K units · Navistar, Inc.