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2011 Workhorse W42 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2011 Workhorse W42. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2011 Workhorse W42

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes and master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 13V054000 Reported 3,226 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    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.

    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.

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 11V326000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    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.

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Workhorse W42. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Workhorse W42 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse W42 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Workhorse W4210
2002 Workhorse W4210
2003 Workhorse W4210
2004 Workhorse W4210
2005 Workhorse W4210
2006 Workhorse W4220
2007 Workhorse W4220
2008 Workhorse W4210
2010 Workhorse W4210
2011 Workhorse W4220
2012 Workhorse W4220

Checking a specific 2011 Workhorse W42

How do I know if my 2011 Workhorse W42 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Workhorse W42; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Workhorse dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V326000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Workhorse models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.