There have been 6 safety recalls for the Workhorse W42. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Workhorse W42.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Workhorse W42, 2012 Workhorse W62 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Workhorse W42, 2012 Workhorse W42, 2011 Workhorse W62, 2012 Workhorse W62 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Decreased driver control may increase the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Workhorse W42, 2011 Workhorse W46 |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Workhorse W22, 2010 Workhorse W42, 2010 Workhorse W62 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: Workhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 2,016 |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,226 |
| Jun. 15, 2011 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 46 |
| Apr. 16, 2010 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 521 |
| Aug. 28, 2008 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman | 5,606 |
| Jun. 8, 2007 | Gasoline Fuel System | 4,174 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2012 Workhorse W42 | 2 |
| 2011 Workhorse W42 | 2 |
| 2010 Workhorse W42 | 1 |
| 2008 Workhorse W42 | 1 |
| 2007 Workhorse W42 | 2 |
| 2006 Workhorse W42 | 2 |
| 2005 Workhorse W42 | 1 |
| 2004 Workhorse W42 | 1 |
| 2003 Workhorse W42 | 1 |
| 2002 Workhorse W42 | 1 |
| 2001 Workhorse W42 | 1 |