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Model year

2012 Workhorse W42

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (22)
Recall campaigns covering this model year25,242 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2012 Workhorse W42 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2012 Workhorse W42

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2012 Workhorse W42
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
13V-512Oct 17, 2013In the affected vehicles, the brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driverBrakes2,016Part replacement
13V-054Feb 20, 2013Brake fluid level indicator (FLI) may not properly detect a low brake fluid level situation and warn the driverBrakes3,226Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2012 Workhorse W42

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    22 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • IK4300035 Feb 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are…
    • IK2600256 Jan 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This article is intended to provide information for how to program International Engines that have been sold to another company and installed in a chassis that does NOT have an International VIN Number. This may include Detroit Series 40 engines, Perkins, S…
    • IK2600255 Jan 26, 2026 · Other
      This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 103…
    • IK2600090 Feb 5, 2026 · Other
      New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
    • IK2600047 Jan 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
    • IK1600272 Dec 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
    • IK1201009 Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating …
    • IK0600030 Dec 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)
    • IK3400001 Aug 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
    • IK1400005 Aug 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
    • IK1900022 Jul 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
    • IK1200716 Jul 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and/or Clean Idle Sticker, Clean …
    • IK0900157 Jul 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
    • IK0500054 Jun 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: Steering Gear Seal Repair Guidelines Applies To: Steering gears
    • IK2600069 May 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Title: How to Request a Horsepower Quote Applies To: All International and Cummins Electronic engines
    • IK0300078 May 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This document reminds technicians of the critical relationship between the truck's suspension and the driveline operating angles. The information applies to diesel, gas, and electric vehicles.
    • IK1200716 Apr 24, 2025 · Emissions
      Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and/or Clean Idle Sticker, Clean Truck Check
    • IK1400023 Oct 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes i…
    • IK0800546 Sep 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
    • IK0700097 Sep 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
    • IK0700096 Sep 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Supplemental Diagnostic and Service Information; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system and N9, N10, N13, A26 or Cummins ISB, ISL, ISX engines built from January 2016
    • IK1200029 Jul 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      RADIATOR INTERNAL RESTRICTION AND FLUSH PROCEDURE
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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