Navistar – Weld at Exhaust Manifold may Crack

Navistar (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.


Report Received Date 09/19/2014
NHTSA ID 14V574000
Consequence Summary A failure of the weld may allow hot exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 61401-C
Potentially Affected 6481
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V574000)

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