2004–2006 Workhorse P32 & 2004–2006 Workhorse W22 + 5 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process CAN cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
💥 The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V225000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 60601-C
- Manufacturer
- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Vehicles affected
- 30,335
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-877-294-6773
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 1, 2006
- Built
- May 13, 2003 – Jun 29, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Workhorse recall no. 60601C.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.