Recall 14V574000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Report Date
20140919
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Workhorse W62 Commercial Chassis manufactured June 21, 2010, to October 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the weld joining the right hand side exhaust down pipe to the exhaust manifold may fatigue.

Safety Consequence

A failure of the weld may allow hot exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install support brackets on the right and left hand exhaust down pipes and a catalyst spacer bar to prevent swaying. Any cracked down pipes will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 61401-C.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 WORKHORSE W62
2012 WORKHORSE W62

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.