Workhorse W42 2006
Model W42 made in 2006 by Workhorse got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V233000 | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | from 08/27/2001 to 09/25/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 4174 | 07/27/2007 | MFR | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | 06/08/2007 | 06/08/2007 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. fuel spillage during a rollover test exceeded 142g, which does not comply with the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will be fitted with a new wide retaining ring and additionally any vehicles built prior to july 1, 2003 will also be fitted with an extra retention clip. the recall began on july 27, 2007. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Workhorse recall no. 60701-c.customers may 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 | |