2006–2008 Workhorse W18 & 2006–2008 Workhorse W42 + 2 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Workhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 W42 commercial chassis and W18 recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
💥 The risk
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. The recall began on september 19, 2008. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or at http://www.navistar.com.
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
- 08V442000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20801-C
- Manufacturer
- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Vehicles affected
- 5,606
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
- Owner phone
- 1-877-946-7731
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 19, 2008
- Built
- May 10, 2005 – May 8, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Workhorse recall no. 20801-C.customers may 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.