2011 Workhorse W42
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2011 Workhorse W42. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 10130884HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
- 10130883NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
- 10130882Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Supplemental Diagnostic and Service Information; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system and N9, N10, N13, A26 or Cummins ISB, ISL, ISX engines built from January 2016
- 10090605Radiator internal restriction and flush procedure
- 10040744Navistar: poor launch concerns and stored trouble codes. A software problem.
- 10040743Navistar: there IS updated ecm software.
Every Workhorse W42 model year
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