2012 Workhorse W42 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W42 years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 Workhorse W42 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2012 Workhorse W42 recalls (2)
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Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Workhorse W42 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 W42 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 W42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 W42 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Workhorse W42?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Workhorse W42?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Workhorse W42 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W42 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.