Workhorse W18 2005
Model W18 made in 2005 by Workhorse got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2005
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
06V225000 | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | from 05/13/2003 to 06/29/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 30335 | 09/01/2006 | MFR | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | 06/20/2006 | 06/21/2006 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Workhorse recall no. 60601c.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
10/06/2009 | 6800 | ||
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 workhorse chassis w18 rv. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he could smell a burning odor coming from the vehicle. the dual cylinder then began leaking oil and the brake pedal fell onto the floorboard. the dealer replaced the caliber and master cylinder under an unknown recall campaign. the contact previously received an interim recall notice stating that the manufacturer would replace components on the vehicle with older oem parts. the contact was concerned that the oem parts were defective and would continue to exhibit the same failures. the approximate failure mileage was 6,800 and the current mileage was 7,700. updated 5/17/2010 * cn |