No complaints are listed for the 2011 Workhorse W42. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WORKHORSE W42.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2013-02-20. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-06-15. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
24 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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