2012 WORKHORSE W62 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 WORKHORSE W62
The 2012 WORKHORSE W62 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Recalls for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62, potentially affecting up to 16,965 vehicles.
Recall 14V574000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 6,481 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse W62 Commercial Chassis manufactured June 21, 2010, to October 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the weld joining the right hand side exhaust down pipe to the exhaust manifold may fatigue.
Consequence: A failure of the weld may allow hot exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install support brackets on the right and left hand exhaust down pipes and a catalyst spacer bar to prevent swaying. Any cracked down pipes will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free...
View full details →Recall 13V512000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 2,016 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V512000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
| 2,016 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V054000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 3,226 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V054000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 3,226 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62.
Safety Rating for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 WORKHORSE W62 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 WORKHORSE W62
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WORKHORSE W62
- 2010 WORKHORSE W62 — 0 complaints
- 2011 WORKHORSE W62 — 0 complaints
- 2012 WORKHORSE W62 (current)
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