International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V512000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V512000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2012 workhorse custom chassis w42 and w62 vehicles, manufactured from july 13, 2012, through october 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes Includes 2,016 affected units, No Warning for Low Brake Fluid Level, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012 workhorse custom chassis w42 and w62 vehicles, manufactured from july 13, 2012, through october 12, 2012, and equipped with hydraulic brakes

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V512000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: No warning for low brake fluid level

Component: Service Brakes

Potentially Affected Units: 2,016

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51302-C

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 90.87

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NHTSA ID: 13V512000

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