Workhorse W18 2006
Model W18 made in 2006 by Workhorse got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V442000 | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | from 05/10/2005 to 05/08/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 5606 | 09/19/2008 | MFR | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | 08/28/2008 | 08/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| 20801-C | 01/26/2009 | 10027564 | Workhorse chassis: steering arm castle nut. the models may have had a drag link to steering arm castle nut stripped from an over torque condition. *pe | 01/26/2009 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||||
| 20801-C | 01/26/2009 | 10027564 | Workhorse chassis: steering arm castle nut. the models may have had a drag link to steering arm castle nut stripped from an over torque condition. *pe | 01/26/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/05/2008 | 9500 | 1 | |
| We have a 2006 fleetwood fiesta on a workhorse w18 chassis. we bought this vehicle new and have approximately 9000 miles on it. we had our chassis in for maintenance in june 2008 including rotating the tires with 8380 miles on it at that time and requested that they check the right front brake as it was squealing. the service center checked brakes all around. removed right front brake pads to check for cracks or heat spots and none were found. yesterday we returned the vehicle to the same service center for a recall on the steering and again asked them to check the brakes. they now say that all four brakes must be replaced as they are all heat cracked. they told me that workhorse will not warrant this. i don't believe that all four brakes should be heat cracked at a little over 9000 miles unless there is a defect in the manufacture of the brakes themselves. i see that you are investigating workhorse w20 brakes for 2000-2005 in your action pe07032. we respectfully request that you expand your investigation to the 2006 w18 chassis. *tr | |||