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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V225000WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSISfrom 05/13/2003 to 06/29/2006V (Vehicle)3033509/01/2006MFRWORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS06/20/200606/21/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesWorkhorse recall no. 60601c.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10/06/20096800
 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